The movie starts with backwards snapshots of The Doors' career and some 60's history. The film included lots of concert clips, their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and commentary from band members. The story unfolds through each album and charts the highs and lows of The Doors. It paints Morrison as a poet who crafted a public persona to provoke people. This image ultimately became bigger than life. Whereas John, Ray and Robbie turned to meditation - Jim chose drink and drugs - eventually leading to his distancing from the group and his own self destruction. The legacy of The Doors lives though their music and When You're Strange encapsulates a compelling chapter in rock history.