Danielson: A Family Movie (or, Make a Joyful Noise Here)

Name: Danielson: A Family Movie (or, Make a Joyful Noise Here)
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: December 15, 2006
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 59

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Danielson: A Family Movie (or, Make a Joyful Noise Here)

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Release Date: December 15, 2006

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.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

Director: J.L. Aronson

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Runtime: 110 min

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Ernest Hardy

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. Read full review

Michael Ordona

Aronson's film is a fond portrait, loaded with bizarre, haunting music and Smith's off-kilter inspirations. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

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. Read full review

Monica Kendrick

Nonfans may be put off by its relative lack of dramatic tension and soft-focus analog video. Read full review

Bill White

One of the strangest things about J.L. Aronson's often fascinating film is the presence of Sufjan Stevens, who recently has become a star in his own right, as Smith's bandmate and protégé. One can only wonder what Stevens, who possesses a pleasant voice and a solid grasp of song craft, found in such a mentor. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

This being a film review, the relevant question is whether J L Aronson's documentary about Danielson is worth watching. The answer, for about two-thirds of it, is yes. Though ultimately, alas, the movie has a little too much Danielson in it. Read full review

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[Anonymous]

Dec 15, 2006

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.

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