Velvet Goldmine (1998)

In the fading glow of London's 1971 Flower Power epoch, a disenchanted hippie troubadour, Brian Slade, finds himself lost in the fading echoes of a bygone era. Amidst the ashes of his old-fashioned persona, he stumbles upon the electric performance of rock exhibitionist Curt Wild. This encounter sparks a phoenix-like rebirth, propelling Slade from obscurity into the dazzling limelight of 'glitter rock' as the androgynous pop deity, Maxwell Demon. With a sprinkling of platinum dust and a cloak of phoenix feathers, Slade's alluring persona and the potent rhythm of his music bewitch an army of teenagers worldwide. He becomes a beacon for the outcasts, his music echoing with promises of hedonistic liberation, painting a vivid canvas of freedom where weird is celebrated, and the unwanted find refuge. But at the zenith of his fame, Slade, now trapped under the weight of his own creation, plots a sensational faux demise. The fake murder sends shockwaves through his fanbase, leading to his swift descent into oblivion. The glittering mask of Maxwell Demon cracks, revealing the vulnerable man beneath, leaving his followers feeling betrayed and disillusioned. Fast forward to 1984, Arthur Stuart, a journalist haunted by his own adolescent identity crisis and a past steeped in the intoxicating influence of Slade, is assigned to delve into the mystery of Slade's disappearance. As he traces the shimmering trails of his old glam rock idol, Arthur is forced to confront his own past, a mirror reflection of Slade's tumultuous journey, filled with exploration, self-discovery, and eventual rebirth. The investigation becomes a journey into the heart of the Glamrock era, its glittering peaks and its darkest shadows, and a quest for truth that transcends the boundaries of music and identity.

Velvet Goldmine is a drama movie featuring Micko Westmoreland.

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