Frank Marshall and Nigel Sinclair Discuss New Pete Townshend Doc ‘Behind Blue Eyes’

A new documentary about Pete Townshend, co-directed by Frank Marshall and Nigel Sinclair, will premiere at fall film festivals as a sales title. The film focuses on 'Lifehouse,' the unfinished sci-fi rock opera that nearly broke up The Who. Townshend cooperated with the film, which explores how the 'Lifehouse' failure led to the album 'Who's Next' and hits like "Baba O'Riley." The directors highlight his intellectual art school background and the duality of his personality as key revelations from their interviews. Produced by Kennedy Marshall Documentaries and White Horse Pictures, the filmmakers hope to secure a buyer and awards season placement. They argue Townshend's story is timely now, as the world has caught up with his 1971 vision of technology and human connection.