Charles Manson articulates his philosophy and beliefs about reality and the criminal underworld during an interview inside San Quentin Prison.
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Charles Manson articulates his philosophy and beliefs about reality and the criminal underworld during an interview inside San Quentin Prison.
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Synopsis
Inside San Quentin Prison, Charles Manson articulates his philosophy, shaped by years of incarceration. Directed by Nikolas Schreck in 1989, the documentary features Manson discussing his beliefs about reality and the criminal underworld. It includes brief footage of Spahn Ranch and an interview with James Nolan Mason about the Universal Order. Music from Olivier Messiaen and Manson's own songs accompanies the narrative, which is narrated by Nikolas and Zeena Schreck. The film runs for 100 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See Charles Manson's own words from prison.
- Meet Zeena Schreck and her insights on Manson.
- Find out about the music that shaped Manson's narrative.
Did You Know
- The documentary was filmed entirely inside San Quentin Prison.
- The film features music from 8 different artists, including Manson's own songs.
- Zeena Schreck's introduction includes a full transcript and annotations of the interview.
- The documentary has a runtime of 100 minutes.
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Who directed Charles Manson Superstar?
Charles Manson Superstar was directed by Nikolas Schreck.
Where was most of Charles Manson Superstar filmed?
Most of the documentary was filmed inside San Quentin Prison.
What music was featured in Charles Manson Superstar?
The film featured music by Olivier Messiaen, Bobby Beausoleil, Krzysztof Penderecki, Biff Rose, Anton LaVey, and Charles Manson's own songs.
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