Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World is a 2016 English-language Documentary Biography movie written and directed by Sonia Anderson. BOWIE is a fascinating exploration of the life of a rock and roll icon who inspired a whole generation to become heroes. Bowie: the man who changed the world stars David Bowie in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Angie Bowie, Breege Collins, Mary Finnigan, Paul Gambaccini, Dana Gillespie and Bob Harris.