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Title: Does Nothing To Remember Syd Barrett, The Musician
Review: This fifteen minute homemade film of former Pink Floyd songwriter (1965-68) Syd Barrett taking mushrooms and other drugs is absolutely degrading. Instead of remembering Syd as a brilliant songwriter and musician, it instead elevates his reputation as a reclusive drug addict. Syd was once a bright musician, with a lot of great ideas, and a brilliancy when it came to songwriting. But sadly he turned to drugs, and it severely damaged his mental health. Barrett has even made it clear through relatives and "representatives" that he does not want this part of his past flaunted by anyone or any company, and for good reason. This "document" is an insult to Roger Keith Barrett, the person. Drug addiction is a sad thing, but exploiting it on camera and releasing it to the public for their viewing pleasure is absolutely degrading.
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