Bill Frisell: A Portrait
Films Transit International | Release Date: December 6, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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80
Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlDec 12, 2017
Franz’s doc, unlike too many about jazz musicians, actually makes room for jazz music, capturing the clean-cut, restlessly inventive Frisell in live performance in a variety of ensembles. Read full review
80
The New York TimesGlenn KennyDec 5, 2017
The movie is at its liveliest when it depicts Mr. Frisell making his distinctive sound with a variety of colleagues. And, fortunately, Ms. Franz includes a lot of such footage. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeDec 20, 2017
From all indications, he's also that very rare genius who's a lovely guy — a soft-spoken, readily smiling man who is endearing company for the nearly two hours of Emma Franz's Bill Frisell: A Portrait. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayDec 14, 2017
“A Portrait” may not make Frisell’s biography fascinating, but it does give the proper due to a guitarist whose music flows like water into any handy vessel. Read full review
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