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A biopic about Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia is currently in the works, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film will be based on Robert Greenfield's book Dark Star and will focus on Garcia's childhood and early years in San Francisco before he joined the Grateful Dead.Hollywood Reporter: Jerry Garcia biopic in works (November 12, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Based on Robert Greenfield's book Dark StarHollywood Reporter: Jerry Garcia biopic in works (November 12, 2008)
- Screenplay: Topper LilienHollywood Reporter: Jerry Garcia biopic in works (November 12, 2008)>
- Producers: Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa and Eric Eisner Hollywood Reporter: Jerry Garcia biopic in works (November 12, 2008)
- Film is currently untitled
- Release date unknown
- Garcia co-founded The Grateful Dead in 1965
- He died August 9, 1995
- Cause of death: Heart attack
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Dark Star
Robert Greenfield's book, Dark Star, was published in 1997. The book details Garcia's early childhood, time in the military, his years with the Dead, his addiction to heroin and the events leading up to his death in 1995. It has been described as an oral history of Garcia's life featuring interviews with bandmates, friends, family and associates.Amazon.com: Dark Star by Robert Greenfield -
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