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Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a 1995 biographical musical film directed by Don Was, centered on Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The documentary 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 through interviews with Brian and the Wilson family. A soundtrack, I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, accompanied its release.
Its name derives from the Beach Boys' song "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times", released on Pet Sounds (1966).
Currently, it is sold as a double feature, paired with the 1985 The Beach Boys: An American Band documentary.
Original Release
05/31/1995
US Release
05/31/1995
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Wilson | Himself / Self |
| James 'Hutch' Hutchinson | Self - Bassist |
| John Cale | Self |
| David Crosby | Self |
| Daniel Harrison | Self |
| David Leaf | Self |
| Graham Nash | Self |
| Audree Wilson | Self - Brian's Mother |
| Carl Wilson | Self - Brian's Brother |
| Carnie Wilson | Self - Brian's Daughter |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Wilson | Himself / Self |
| James 'Hutch' Hutchinson | Self - Bassist |
| John Cale | Self |
| David Crosby | Self |
| Daniel Harrison | Self |
| David Leaf | Self |
| Graham Nash | Self |
| Audree Wilson | Self - Brian's Mother |
| Carl Wilson | Self - Brian's Brother |
| Carnie Wilson | Self - Brian's Daughter |
| Marilyn Wilson | Self - Brian's Ex-Wife |
| Wendy Wilson | Self - Brian's Daughter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jonathon Ker | Executive Producer |
| Anne-Marie Mackay | Executive Producer |
| Don Was | Producer |
| Skot Bright | Producer |
| Ken Kushnick | Producer |
| David Passick | Producer |
| Larry Shapiro | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Cultural Music-Dance Program | Nominated |
