Ray Manzarek

Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (2025)

Documentary film about the iconic 1960s-era poet, songwriter, and vocalist of the Doors. Unlike prior Morrison media, Before the End's focus is on the humanity behind the hype, including Jim's formative years. The documentary features exclusive interviews ...

Jim Morrison: The End (2021)

Paris, Rue Beautreillis, July 3, 1971. The corpse of rock star Jim Morrison is found in a bathtub, in the apartment of his girlfriend Pamela Courson. The chronicle of the last months of the life of the poet, singer and charismatic leader of the American ba ...

The Doors: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (2018)

Filmed on August 1970, 2AM, in front of 600,000 people, with Jim Morrison's ongoing Miami obscenity trial still weighing heavily on the band, they traverse such staples as "Roadhouse Blues", "Break On Through (To The Other Side)", and "Light My Fire". ...

The Best Of The Doors (2017)

The Blu-ray disc that accompanies the expanded version of THE SINGLES features a high-resolution Quadraphonic mix of The Best Of The Doors. This 11-song compilation, available on Blu-ray for the first time, was remixed specifically for Quad in 1973 and off ...

The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore (2014)

A newly produced feature using footage shot for Feast Of Friends, Encore is a complimentary piece which provides a deeper look into the life of the band at this period as they tour, record, travel and even vacation together. The program avoids the typical ...

The Doors - R-Evolution (2013)

Combining early TV appearances with their own music films, it illustrates how The Doors evolved from the constraints of late sixties television to a point where they had the creative input and power to shape how they were portrayed on screen. Throughout th ...

When Albums Ruled the World (2013)

A BBC4 Documentary on the rise and fall and resurgence of the venerable LP record, and the dynamics of marketing and consumption of music as told through artists and musicians of the classic album eras of the 60s and 70s. ...

The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012)

A concert video that captures legendary rock 'n' roll band The Doors at the height of the group's powers. Filmed live at the Hollywood Bowl in the summer of 1968, Jim Morrison and the band perform an extended version of "Light My Fire," plus ten of their o ...

Echoes from the Bowl (2012)

The Doors' legendary performance at the Hollywood Bowl remains a part of Rock and Roll history to this day. But the Bowl wasn't always so welcoming of rock music. Explore the history of the iconic venue and the artists who paved the way for The Doors to pe ...

Reworking The Doors (2012)

We went back into The Doors' footage vault and restored the original concert film of their legendary Hollywood Bowl performance to high-definition video with a 5.1 stereo surround mix! Get a glimpse into the process of restoring the picture and sound. ...

You Had to Be There (2012)

A collection of memorable stories from The Doors as well as friends who were present the night of their legendary 1968 appearance at the Hollywood Bowl - from long-held rumors to behind-the-scenes anecdotes. ...

Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012)

"Mr Mojo Risin'" is the story of the making of the Doors' last album with Jim Morrison "L.A. Woman". 2011 is the 40th anniversary both of the album's release and of the death of Jim Morrison and this programme goes into detail of how the album came about, ...

A Norml Life (2011)

A documentary on the current state of medical marijuana in America. Personal stories from patients, doctors and caregivers verify its medical effectiveness while leading activist rally support to end prohibition. ...

Rock Poet: Jim Morrison (2010)

Jim Morrison considered himself first a Poet, and subsequently a Rock Star and sex symbol. "ROCK POET" tells his story. He was far more than the hell-raiser, infamous for his arrest in Miami for exposing himself on stage, another rock casualty- dead by the ...

When You're Strange (2010)

The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their ...

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009)

Documentary on the sexual revolution in America. ...

Classic Albums: The Doors (2008)

A future classic was unleashed in January 1967 as the Doors released their eponymously titled debut album. This documentary in the Classic Albums series takes an in-depth look at the album, with commentary from Bruce Botnick, who worked on the album, and t ...

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story (2006)

An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history. ...

The Doors of the 21st Century : L.A. Woman Live (2004)

Rockin' in the USA (2003)

Twenty-two rare German television appearances from 1960s and '70s American rock and blues acts are featured on this disc, making it a veritable time capsule of rock 'n' roll. Includes performances by The Doors, The Beach Boys, Blood Sweat & Tears, Cann ...

The Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live (2003)

A Note from The Doors' Ray Manzarek: This is the tour that never was. The tour that was supposed to happen when Jim came back from Paris. The tour that we were all eagerly anticipating. In May or June of 1971, Jim called John from Europe and asked him how ...

The Doors - Soundstage Performances (2002)

Three different TV appearances ('67-'70) including old interviews, performances and the commentaries about specific songs by band members. ...

When Hippies Ruled The World (2002)

When Hippies Ruled The World takes a trip back to the end of the psychedelic Sixties - the dreams, trips, movies, and music - to a time that love was all that was needed. From 1967 to 1970, the hippie revolution gave us great anthems, great events, great ...

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002)

"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvi ...

The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers (2000)

This episode of VH1 Storytellers is broadcast on November 22, 2000 to coincide with the release of the tribute album Stoned Immaculate: The Music Of The Doors. All of the performers joining The Doors on this program also appear on the album. This performan ...

The Doors: Collection (1999)

A collection of short films, interviews and concert footage of the '60s rock band The Doors. Includes three basic video segments: Dance on Fire, Live at the Hollywood Bowl and The Soft Parade. Each of the videos is directed by Ray Manzarek. The "extras" in ...

The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars. ...

The Doors - The Soft Parade (1991)

This historical music video features as its centrepiece The Doors' last televised appearance, aired on PBS in 1969. ...

The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 (1991)

Filmed during their 1968 European tour, The Doors are captured in performances in London, Stockholm, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. Paul Kantner and Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, who shared the bill with The Doors on this tour, narrate this compilation. ...

The Turtles: Happy Together (1991)

Proving that the Turtles were as vital to '60s pop as many better-known bands, this delightful 1991 documentary is blessed by the lively personalities of Turtles vocalists Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (a.k.a. "Flo & Eddie"), whose anecdotes (including mem ...

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 (1991)

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy, David Lee Roth, David Coverdale, Billy Idol, Rob Halford, Great White, L.A. Guns, Lizzy Borden, Sepultura, Hanoi Rocks, Heaven's Edge, Jane's Addiction, Death An ...

X: The Unheard Music (1986)

A documentary about the band X. Includes live and studio performances and interviews with the band members. ...

The Doors - Dance on Fire (1985)

A combination of concert footage, television appearances, record company promo clips and new video footage shows the Doors, a top '60s rock band. This film would later become part of The Doors 30th Anniversary Collection (released in 1999 and 2001) which ...

Deal of the Century (1983)

Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion ...

No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison (1981)

No One Here Gets Out Alive, The Doors' tribute to Jim Morrison is a full exploration of the controversial and quixotic singer, delving into his fascination with cinema and psychology, mysticism and sexuality, poetry and power. In addition to clips of the b ...

The Doors vs Led Zeppelin (1973)

Both The Doors and Led Zeppelin were influential bands in their own right, and their impact on music history is significant. The Doors, with their poetic lyrics and unique sound, are often credited with helping to define the psychedelic rock genre. Led Zep ...

The Doors: Beat Workshop (1972)

An extended special version of the Doors' 1972 appearance on the German TV show Beat-Club ...

Sweet Toronto (1971)

Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 persons. John Lennon played as part ...

The Doors: PBS Critique (1969)

The Doors film a six-song set and interview for a PBS television series called Critique in April 1969. It is broadcast by WNDT-Channel 13 in New York, NY on Wednesday, June 25, 1969 at 9:00PM. ...

The Doors: Feast of Friends (1969)

A cinematic look at The Doors on the road during their summer '68 tour. Concert performances are intercut with fly-on-the-wall footage of the group in their natural habitat. ...

The Doors Are Open (1968)

Sex, death, reptiles, charisma and a unique variant of the electric blues gave the Doors an aura of profundity that has survived the band's demise. In September, 1968, The Doors gave a history making performance at The Roundhouse in London's Chalk Farm. Th ...

The Unknown Soldier (1968)

Promotional film for The Doors' single "The Unknown Soldier." The film features graphic Vietnam war footage, the band walking on the beach, and Jim Morrison being "executed." Due to its controversial content, the film was not shown on national television a ...

Call It Collage '66 (1966)

Color UCLA Student Film, the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This documentary short paints a picture of the multidisciplinary and mixed-media art scene of Los Angeles in the 1960s, featuring The Doors in their first concert at London Fog in Los Angeles. ...

Induction (1965)

INDUCTION - Ray Manzarek's 2nd U.C.L.A. student film from the spring semester of 1965. A sync-sound project, it is a tale of lovers lost and lovers found, with Dorothy Fujikawa, Kathy Zeller and Ray. Jim Morrison can actually be seen - albeit briefly - in ...

The Wino and the Blind Man (1965)

Black and white UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. A haunting portrait of desperation in the alleys behind the beachside boardwalk. A "wino" whose days are consumed with drinking, is struck by a moral imperative to give t ...

The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012)

A concert video that captures legendary rock 'n' roll band The Doors at the height of the group's powers. Filmed live at the Hollywood Bowl in the summer of 1968, Jim Morrison and the band perform an extended version of "Light My Fire," plus ten of their o ...

When You're Strange (2010)

The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their ...

Rock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 2 (2009)

1. The Doors - 2. Steppenwolf (x2) - 3.The Temptations - 4. Vanilla Fudge - 5. The Beatles - 6. The Bee Gees -7. The Byrds - 8. Creedence Clearwater Revival - 9. The Temptations (x2) - 10. Young Rascals - 11. The Turtles - 12. Spanky & Our Gang - 13. ...

Love Her Madly (2000)

Three men are dangerously obsessed with the same woman. ...

The Doors: Collection (1999)

A collection of short films, interviews and concert footage of the '60s rock band The Doors. Includes three basic video segments: Dance on Fire, Live at the Hollywood Bowl and The Soft Parade. Each of the videos is directed by Ray Manzarek. The "extras" in ...

The Doors - The Soft Parade (1991)

This historical music video features as its centrepiece The Doors' last televised appearance, aired on PBS in 1969. ...

The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 (1991)

Filmed during their 1968 European tour, The Doors are captured in performances in London, Stockholm, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. Paul Kantner and Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, who shared the bill with The Doors on this tour, narrate this compilation. ...

The Doors - Dance on Fire (1985)

A combination of concert footage, television appearances, record company promo clips and new video footage shows the Doors, a top '60s rock band. This film would later become part of The Doors 30th Anniversary Collection (released in 1999 and 2001) which ...

The Doors: Feast of Friends (1969)

A cinematic look at The Doors on the road during their summer '68 tour. Concert performances are intercut with fly-on-the-wall footage of the group in their natural habitat. ...

Induction (1965)

INDUCTION - Ray Manzarek's 2nd U.C.L.A. student film from the spring semester of 1965. A sync-sound project, it is a tale of lovers lost and lovers found, with Dorothy Fujikawa, Kathy Zeller and Ray. Jim Morrison can actually be seen - albeit briefly - in ...

Evergreen (1964)

Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Honored on the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 2021 as a culturally significant film. Directed by Ray Manzarek, keyboardist in The Doors. Starring Dorothy F ...