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  • Summary: A musical documentary film about the politically minded singer/songwriter Steve Earle.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. 75
    Earle's song introductions, like those of his mentors Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, are as meaty, pointed, and touching as the tunes themselves, and his spoken words -- full of humor and humanity -- are the heart of the film.
  2. Provides an interesting introduction to a compelling figure in contemporary pop music.
  3. A crude but stirring video documentary filmed over last year and this by Amos Poe, while Mr. Earle and his band were on tour.
  4. Reviewed by: Laine Ewen
    38
    Earle fans might see this film as a satisfying portrayal of a man they know and love, but those unfamiliar with the man and his music will likely leave the theater without much more interest in him than when the movie began.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
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