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In this episode of Film Swap, we explore two unforgettable music documentaries: Let’s Get Lost (1988) and Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)—a fascinating double feature built around two legendary musicians who share a name, but couldn’t be more different.

We dive into the haunting, dreamlike portrait of jazz icon Chet Baker in Let’s Get Lost, directed by Bruce Weber. Shot in striking black and white, the film captures Baker at the end of his life—reflecting on fame, addiction, and the fragile beauty of his music. But how much of what we see is truth, and how much is myth?

Then we turn to Beware of Mr. Baker, Jay Bulger’s explosive documentary on Cream drummer Ginger Baker. Where Chet drifts, Ginger confronts—offering a raw, often uncomfortable look at a fiercely talented and deeply volatile personality.

Across both films, we unpack:

* The rise and fall of two musical legends

* Addiction, self-destruction, and artistic genius

* The blurred line between truth and storytelling in documentary filmmaking

* How charisma, talent, and chaos shape legacy

From ethereal jazz to thunderous rock, these films reveal the cost of living at extremes—and the strange allure of artists who burn brightly, even as everything around them falls apart.

If you’re interested in music documentaries, jazz history, rock legends, or character-driven filmmaking, this is a double bill worth discovering.

Available from 29th APRIL 05:00 GMT

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