I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind and songwriter for the Beach Boys. The film examines the ups and downs of Wilson's life, including the early years of the Beach Boys, his years of substance abuse, and his long road to recovery.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Cro-Magnon Films, Palomar Pictures
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Top Cast
Brian Wilson as Self
John Cale as Self
David Crosby as Self
Daniel Harrison as Self
David Leaf as Self
Graham Nash as Self
Thurston Moore as Self
Aubree Wilson as Self
Top Crew
Don Was · Director
Helen Lowe · Editor
David Passick · Producer
Ken Kushnick · Producer
Anne-Marie Mackay · Executive Producer
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