Randall Jahnson
Biography
J. Randal Johnson is an American filmmaker. His works include Dudes (1987), The Doors (1991), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Sunset Strip (2000), and several episodes of the HBO TV series Tales from the Crypt. He also wrote Gun, a Western-themed video game that was voted Best Story at the 2005 IGN Video Game Awards, and directed music videos for punk rock groups like Henry Rollins, Black Flag, and the Minutemen.
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Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary film about the iconic 1960s-era poet, songwriter, and vocalist of the Doors. Unlike prior Morrison media, Before the End’s focus is on the humanity behind the hype, including Jim’s formative years. The documentary features exclusive interviews with his brother, Andy Morrison; cousins Ellen Edwards and David Backer; high school swim coach, Ash Jones; college roommate, Bryan Gates; Doors-era lovers Judy Huddleston and Anne Moore; Doors booking agent, Todd Schiffman; Doors roadie, Gareth Blyth; and the first appearance by Jim’s Paris-era personal assistant, Robyn Wurtele.