Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (2025)
One man. Countless myths. And in between lies the truth.
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 with his brother, Andy Morrison; cousins Ellen Edwards and David Backer; high school swim coach, Ash Jones; college roommate, Bryan Gates; Doors-era lovers Judy Huddleston and Anne Moore; Doors booking agent, Todd Schiffman; Doors roadie, Gareth Blyth; and the first appearance by Jim’s Paris-era personal assistant, Robyn Wurtele.
Director: Jeff Finn
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 20, 2025
Cast
- Jim Morrison - Self (archive footage)
- Robby Krieger - Self (archive footage)
- Ray Manzarek - Self (archive footage)
- John Densmore - Self (archive footage)
- Andy Morrison - Self
- Anne Morrison Chewning - Self (archive footage)
- Pamela Courson - Self (archive footage)
- Agnès Varda - Self (archive footage)
- Alain Ronay - Self (archive footage)
- Randall Jahnson - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Stephen Shuster
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jeff Finn
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison about?
- 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 with his brother, Andy Morrison; cousins Ellen Edwards and David Backer; high school swim coach, Ash Jones; college roommate, Bryan Gates; Doors-era lovers Judy Huddleston and Anne Moore; Doors booking agent, Todd Schiffman; Doors roadie, Gareth Blyth; and the first appearance by Jim’s Paris-era personal assistant, Robyn Wurtele.
- Who directed Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison?
- Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison was directed by Jeff Finn.
- Who stars in Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison?
- Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison stars Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Andy Morrison, Anne Morrison Chewning.
- What genre is Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison?
- Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison is a Documentary film.