Max Carlish's attempts to interview musician Pete Doherty reveal his obsession with the artist and include controversial footage of Doherty using heroin.
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Max Carlish's attempts to interview musician Pete Doherty reveal his obsession with the artist and include controversial footage of Doherty using heroin.
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Max Carlish, a British filmmaker, attempts to interview musician Pete Doherty, the lead vocalist of the Libertines and Babyshambles. The documentary, Stalking Pete Doherty, features footage from Carlish's efforts, which ultimately reveal his obsession with the artist rather than a straightforward portrayal of Doherty's life. The film includes a controversial incident where Carlish sold photographs of Doherty using heroin, leading to legal troubles. Broadcast on Channel 4 in May 2005, the project remains unfinished, focusing instead on Carlish's struggles.
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Why Watch
- Follow Max Carlish's chaotic pursuit of Pete Doherty.
- See the impact of fame on both Doherty and Carlish.
- Meet the controversial figure behind Babyshambles.
Did You Know
- Max Carlish was born to Jewish parents in Birmingham.
- The documentary aired on Channel 4 on May 17, 2005.
- Carlish was charged with assault and blackmail by Doherty.
- Carlish's footage was part of a bidding war for photographs of Doherty.
- The film was never completed, focusing instead on Carlish's struggles.
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Who is the filmmaker of Stalking Pete Doherty?
Max Carlish is the British documentary filmmaker who created Stalking Pete Doherty.
When was Stalking Pete Doherty first broadcast?
Stalking Pete Doherty was first broadcast on 17 May 2005.
What was the outcome of the documentary regarding Pete Doherty's footage?
Doherty attempted to halt the broadcast on the basis that the footage taken by Carlish was owned by his management company.
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