On July third, 1971, Jim Morrison turned a member of the notorious 27 Membership when he was discovered useless in a Paris house. Greater than 5 many years later, nevertheless, a three-part documentary collection alleges that The Doorways vocalist is alive and residing in anonymity in Syracuse as a upkeep employee named “Frank.”
Titled Earlier than the Finish: Trying to find Jim Morrison, the docuseries was written and directed by self-described Doorways superfan Jeff Finn. Although it has been on Apple TV+ since January, the doc is just gaining traction now by shops like Syracuse.com.
Earlier than the Finish suggests Morrison faked his personal dying. In accordance with the documentary, the artist ultimately met a Syracuse man named Frank and assumed his identification.
To additional the idea, Finn claims the Syracuse man has a scar on his nostril in the identical location the place the true Morrison had a mole. He additionally confirmed a photograph of “Frank” to 2 ex-girlfriends, who reportedly burst into tears over the resemblance.
Apparently, the documentary’s interview with “Frank” doesn’t present a lot perception; he gave obscure responses to Finn when questioned about his identification. Watch the trailer under.
Earlier than the Finish: Trying to find Jim Morrison is obtainable to stream now on Apple TV+.
There’s lengthy been hypothesis in regards to the circumstances of Morrison’s dying. After being discovered useless in a tub, he was buried with out an post-mortem being carried out. This gave followers fodder for the idea that his dying was faked.
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