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200554 minNot Rateddocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Marc Bolan: Ride On

200554 minNot Rateddocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Intimate interviews and rare archival footage reveal the life and career of T.Rex frontman Marc Bolan, featuring insights from his partner Gloria Jones.

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Intimate interviews and rare archival footage reveal the life and career of T.Rex frontman Marc Bolan, featuring insights from his partner Gloria Jones.

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Marc Bolan, the charismatic frontman of T.Rex, features prominently in "Marc Bolan: Ride On." The documentary includes intimate interviews with Gloria Jones, Bolan's long-time partner, along with insights from friends and collaborators. It presents rare archival footage of Bolan's performances, including hits like "Ride a White Swan" and "Get It On." The film reflects on his musical impact and the relationships that shaped his life during the 1970s.

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