The Beach Boys reflect on decades of highs and lows in new Disney+ documentary
- The Beach Boys delve into their six-decade journey in a new Disney+ documentary.
- Director Frank Marshall captures the wide range of experiences, from joy to sorrow.
- The film balances upbeat music with a narrative of struggles and challenges faced by the iconic band.
The Beach Boys and the documentary about them are all about mixing different voices. The Wilson brothers - Brian, Carl, and Dennis - along with cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, changed group singing with their Southern California sound in the 1960s. They sang songs like “I Get Around,” “Good Vibrations,” and “God Only Knows.” The documentary tells their story and the impact of their music. The film includes interviews with Carl Wilson, who died of cancer at 51, Dennis Wilson, who drowned at 39, and their brother Brian, who shaped the band's sound. Brian Wilson, now 81, appears in the documentary. His declining mental health limited his contributions. The media often focuses on Brian's musical talent, but it's important to recognize that Love also wrote many songs for the group. The documentary also shows emotional moments, like Love's estrangement from Brian and Jardine's memories of the band's early days. The Beach Boys' story is filled with highs and lows, from their musical success to personal struggles. The documentary on Disney+ explores the Beach Boys' journey, including their challenges with drugs, family issues, and conflicts. It sheds light on the complexities behind the band's harmonious music and the personal struggles faced by its members.