When you think of electronic artist Moby, the name probably conjures his days as an electronica DJ, a big pop star singing along the likes of Gwen Stefani in the late 90s with his ubiquitous 1999 album Play, and his arguably push animal rights activism and veganism, all of which are founded in sound ideology, but often came across in a way that annoyed mainstream audiences (he recently did it all over again, claiming there would be no pandemics if the entire globe were vegan, which sorry, simply isn’t true).
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But the story gets more layered from that. Moby’s career started in punk rock, he’s had many little controversies over the years, he’s struggled with addiction and fame, and despite all the success, he’s had many ups and downs.
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Directed by Rob Bralver (“Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records,” and the director of many Moby music videos), “Moby Doc” also features a lot of talking heads like David Lynch, David Bowie, graffiti artist Shepard Fairey and more.
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Moby Doc is a surrealist biographical documentary narrated by Moby as he reflects on his turbulent personal life and iconic music from underground punk bands to chart-topping solo artist, and from struggling addict to vegan activist. The film features interviews with David Lynch, David Bowie, and Shepard Fairey along with extraordinary concert footage, utilizing a unique blend of re-enactments, interviews, and archival footage, audiences will be treated to an insightful, unvarnished look at an artist who has sold more than 20 million albums, an activist who has long championed animal rights, and a man whose traumatic childhood shaped him in profound ways. This introspective journey sets out to answer existential questions of purpose and meaning by examining a life of extreme highs and lows, joy, tragedy, success, and failure.
“Moby Doc” will be released in theaters and on digital platforms across the country on May 28, 2021, via Greenwich Entertainment. Watch the first trailer below.
