New York Doll

I am still in awe of this wonderful documentary. I had a friend recommend it, and I was "okay" with seeing it, but had no idea of what I was about to see.

The story involves the 70's punk rock/alternative rock band, "The New York Dolls". It focuses on the life of Arthur "Killer" Kane and his conversion to the LDS Church. It was an amazing story. Arthur's life was told in a simple, yet profound way and with compassion and love. The film showed both sides of the fence. It showed Arthur's "former" life, when he was involved with the NY Dolls, and captured his life in his later years, when he converted to Mormonism and eventually worked at the LDS History Center in Los Angeles, California.

Ultimately, after over 30 years, the NY Dolls were reunited for a concert in London. The struggles and insecurities that Arthur went through were portrayed. The concert was a rousing success and it showed the reunited band at its finest.

Arthur returns to his "calling" in Los Angeles. It has a bittersweet ending, which is etched in my heart. His LDS colleagues, as well as band members and others in the music industry, were all a part of what made Arthur. It is a poignant, wonderful documentary and I highly recommend it.