‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’ is arguably the most
influential albums in the mind-blowing career of David Bowie. Released in 1972, it’s the
record that set Bowie on course to becoming one of the best-known pop stars on the
planet. In just over a year, Bowie invaded the minds of the nation’s youth with a killer
combination of extraterrestrial rock ’n’ roll and outrageous sexuality, all delivered in highheeled
boots, multicoloured dresses and extravagant make-up. Ziggy turned Bowie into
stardust. This documentary tells the story of how Bowie became one of the most iconic
creations in the history of pop music. From his music, the fashion and the theatrical stage
presentation merged together which turned David Bowie into the biggest craze since the
Beatles. Ziggy’s instant success gave the impression that he was the perfectly planned
pop star. But, as the film reveals his career was full of highs and lows to hit on just the right
formula that would take him to the top.