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New Feature Documentary to Chronicle David Bowie’s Final Decade

A 90‑minute co‑production led by Channel 4 examines his late‑career resurgence, with Dogwoof handling international sales.

Overview

  • Channel 4, Dogwoof and Rogan Productions announced a 90‑minute feature, working titled David Bowie: The Final Act, focused on the artist’s final creative chapter.
  • Jonathan Stiasny directs with Dan Hall producing, and James Rogan and Jan Younghusband serving as executive producers.
  • The film is a co‑production with European public broadcasters WDR, BR, ARTE, DR and NTR, and Dogwoof will sell the title internationally.
  • Producers say the documentary will include rare interviews with collaborators and notable admirers while exploring the strategy behind Bowie’s late‑period “resurrection,” including the Blackstar album released two days before his death.
  • A release date and interview lineup have not been announced, and a separate BBC Two/BBC iPlayer documentary on Bowie’s Berlin years is reported to be in development.