The Love We Make

Name: The Love We Make
Genre: Documentary
Released: November 11, 2011
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 65

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Showtime Networks | Release Date: November 11, 2011 | Not Rated

Summary: The Love We Make, a film directed by Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets of New York City in the aftermath of the World Trade Centre’s destruction. Chronicling the planning and performance of “The Concert for New York City,” the benefit concert that took place less than six weeksThe Love We Make, a film directed by Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets of New York City in the aftermath of the World Trade Centre’s destruction. Chronicling the planning and performance of “The Concert for New York City,” the benefit concert that took place less than six weeks after the attacks, the film also features performances and backstage moments with other performers and actors including David Bowie, Steve Buscemi, Eric Clapton, President Bill Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Mick Jagger, Jay Z, Billy Joel, Elton John, Stella McCartney and Keith Richards. (Eagle Rock Entertainment)… Expand

Director: Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 94 min

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Noel Murray

Nov 9, 2011

Mostly, though, the pleasure of The Love We Make comes from watching one of the most famous musicians in the world looking totally chill, whether he's rehearsing with his band or casually chatting with Bill Clinton. Read full review

Robert Koehler

Nov 10, 2011

The former Beatle, a longtime Maysles friend, could have found no better documentarian. Read full review

David Rooney

Nov 10, 2011

While the documentary stops short of hagiography, it offers a delicate portrait of a man with an extraordinarily youthful energy and enthusiasm for music, people and life. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Nov 10, 2011

Captured mostly in gorgeous black and white, The Love We Make is alternately trite, touching, funny and fascinating. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Nov 10, 2011

The Love We Make provides sufficient behind-the-scenes nuggets for diehard fans of McCartney and Maysles alike. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Nov 7, 2011

The Love We Make is mostly about placing viewers in an icon's shoes as he makes a rehabilitative gesture toward a city with which he's grown considerable roots. Read full review

David Wiegand

Dec 15, 2011

I know this is heresy on a number of fronts, but much of The Love We Make is boring. Read full review

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