Question 1

Which musician is the subject of 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only'?

Accepted Answer

The film is a portrait of musician David Johansen, featuring a live performance at Café Carlyle where he performs as Buster Poindexter.

Question 2

How did Martin Scorsese discover the song 'Personality Crisis'?

Accepted Answer

Scorsese heard the song and was struck by its rhythm and blues basis, energy, and sense of humor, and played it for the cast of Mean Streets (1973).

Question 3

What festival featured 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only' in 2022?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the New York Film Festival in 2022.

Question 4

Who is the director of photography for the film, and what was unique about the camera setup?

Accepted Answer

Ellen Kuras was the DP; only 4 cameras were used over 2 nights, and she would walk around with a 40-lb camera to capture unique angles.

Question 5

Which famous musicians appear as themselves in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Debbie Harry, David Johansen, and Morrissey appear as themselves.

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

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