

Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind
DirectorTom O'Dell
“How one man's failed dream became a generation's worst nightmare”
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tragic friendship with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descent into violence and chaos once his dreams fell apart.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Trailer
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind
Where to Watch(AU)





Streaming data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Cast

Dianne Lake
Self - Manson Family Member
Gregg Jakobson
Self - Los Angeles Songwriter

Phil Kaufman
Self - Charles Manson Associate
Stephen Desper
Self - Beach Boys' In-House Engineer
Ernie Knapp
Self - West Coast Guitarist

Charles Manson
Self (archive footage)

Roman Polanski
Self (archive footage)
Simon Wells
Self - Charles Manson Biographer

Jeff Guinn
Self - Charles Manson Biographer
Domenic Priore
Self - Author, 'Riot on the Sunset Strip'

Thomas Arnold
Narrator (voice)

Bob Dylan
Self (archive footage)
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure