This is illustrated in the trailer when a journalist asks: “Who or what is David Bowie?” It goes on to show off the first meeting between the Life on Mars singer and his US publicist, Ron Oberman. During this fateful meeting, Oberman announces: “If you can’t be yourself then be someone else.” David Bowie: Stardust details the journey of Ziggy Stardust (Image: VERTIGO) David Bowie: Expert on 'role' pop star played in fall of Berlin Wall Throughout the film fans will see how Ziggy Stardust became the poster boy of Bowie’s artistry. The film’s synopsis reads: “Meet David before Bowie. One of the greatest icons in music history; But who was the young man behind the many faces?