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Deep Dive: Let's Get Lost (1988)

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Let's Get Lost
Let's Get Lost is a documentary about jazz trumpeter Chet Baker, directed by Bruce Weber. The film features interviews with people who knew Baker, including ex-associates, ex-wives, and children, discussing his tumultuous life and career. It contrasts Baker's early years in the 1950s, where he played with jazz legends like Charlie Parker and Gerry Mulligan, with his later struggles in the 1980s, marked by heroin addiction and personal upheaval. The film begins near the end of Baker's life on the beaches of Santa Monica and concludes at the Cannes Film Festival. It includes historic footage, vintage photographs, and appearances on television shows, providing a comprehensive view of Baker's life from his rise to fame to his decline. The title of the film is derived from a song Baker recorded, connecting the music to his life story.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Chet Baker's friends and family sharing personal stories.
  • •See rare footage of Baker performing on The Steve Allen Show.
  • •Find out about Baker's transition from jazz idol to drug addict.

Did You Know

•Chet Baker died four months before the film's release in 1988.
•Bruce Weber first met Baker in 1986 at a club in New York City.
•Filming for Let's Get Lost began in January 1987.
•The film features interviews with Baker's ex-wives and children.

Perfect For

Jazz music enthusiastsChet Baker fansDocumentary lovers