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Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal
Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    The Weavers of 2003 did not sing as well as they did in 1982, or 1952, but if anything they had more heart, because more memories.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    75
    Any opportunity to see Pete Seeger perform, even at age 85, is worth taking - and Seeger is front, center and full-throated in Jim Brown's concert film.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    75
    White-haired Ronnie Gilbert of the Weavers -- the group was blacklisted during the McCarthy years -- is in especially fine voice.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    75
    The film's heart is the concert, whose highlights include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?," "Wimoweh," "Guantanamera" and the crowd-pleasing "Have You Been to Jail for Justice?"
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Laura Kern
    70
    Watching the aging, but still spirited, singers come together to express their gratitude for the man who started their careers is often genuinely touching.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Eddie Cockrell
    70
    Timely and entertaining concert documentary.
  7. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    70
    As you might expect, this is hip deep in reminiscence.
  8. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Josh Goldfein
    60
    Engaged but measured hagiography.
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  1. howardl.
    9
    Excellent filmography in capturing the concert for Harold Leventhal and providing a background on the folk movement and connecting it to our times. Great job Jim brown.… Full Review »
  2. estaz.
    9
    Beautifully done and recalls a great time that perhaps is relevant again. Jim Brown does a great job in weaving between the concert for Harold Leventhal as well as the history of the folk movement.… Full Review »
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