Martin Scorsese’s film about the New York Dolls’ David Johansen will premiere next month

nme.com:

New York Dolls’ David Johansen will premiere next month, it’s been announced.The documentary film, called Personality Crisis: One Night Only, will get its first airing at the New York Film Festival.The film focusses around a one-of-a-kind 2020 performance by New York Dolls frontman David Johansen.“Then and now, David’s music captures the energy and excitement of New York City,” Scorsese said in a statement about the film following its initial announcement.“I often see him perform, and over the years I’ve gotten to know the depth of his musical inspirations.

After seeing his show… at the Café Carlyle, I knew I had to film it because it was so extraordinary to see the evolution of his life and his musical talent in such an intimate setting.