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Danielson: A Family Movie (or, Make a Joyful Noise Here)
  • Release Date: Dec 15, 2006
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  • Summary: Danielson: a Family Movie is a documentary about unbridled creativity vs. accessibility, Christian faith vs. popular culture, underground music vs. survival, and family vs. individuality. The film follows Daniel Smith, an eccentric musician and visual artist, as he leads his four siblings and best friend Chris to indie-rock stardom. (Creative Arson Productions)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ernest Hardy
    70
    Shot on digital and layered with animated segments, performance footage and clips from Smith family home movies, Family Movie unfolds with a gentle, justified confidence in the power of its subject.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Monica Kendrick
    60
    Nonfans may be put off by its relative lack of dramatic tension and soft-focus analog video.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    60
    There is an undeniable quirky appeal to the creative world of Daniel Smith, though those who hope a behind-the-scenes look will explain his motivation or personality won't find the enigma resolved here.

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  1. [Anonymous]
    9
    Its not a perfect film, but it is a lovely portrait of a truly singular artist whose music comes from the heart, and could only be made by him. It is also interesting comparing Danielson's trajectory with that of Sufjan Stevens, who at one point toured with Danielson Famile.… Expand
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