Vincent Furnier's transformation into Alice Cooper is chronicled through interviews with his wife Sheryl Cooper, bandmates Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith, and musicians like Iggy Pop.
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Vincent Furnier's transformation into Alice Cooper is chronicled through interviews with his wife Sheryl Cooper, bandmates Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith, and musicians like Iggy Pop.
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Vincent Furnier grew up in Detroit, Michigan, the son of a pastor. After moving to Phoenix, he formed his first band, the Spiders, during high school. The film traces his transformation into Alice Cooper, a rock musician who shocked audiences with dramatic stage antics in the 1970s. It includes commentary from his wife Sheryl Cooper, former bandmates Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith, and musicians like Iggy Pop and Elton John. The documentary won two Canadian Screen Awards in 2015.
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The GuardianElton John, Iggy Pop and other rock stars pay homage in this so-so bio-doc about the notorious rocker.
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- Meet Alice Cooper and his unique rock persona.
- See commentary from Elton John and Iggy Pop.
- Find out about Cooper's childhood in a pastor's family.
Did You Know
- Alice Cooper was born Vincent Furnier and grew up in Detroit, Michigan.
- The film won two Canadian Screen Awards in 2015.
- Alice Cooper's family moved to Phoenix to help with his severe asthma.
- He credits his survival from an appendicitis attack to God and his parents' prayers.
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Who directed Super Duper Alice Cooper?
Super Duper Alice Cooper was directed by Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, and Reginald Harkema.
What awards did Super Duper Alice Cooper win?
The film won two Canadian Screen Awards for Best Feature Length Documentary and Best Editing in a Documentary at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards in 2015.
What was Alice Cooper's real name?
Alice Cooper's real name is Vincent Furnier.
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