2019 AFI Docs Washington DC Festival June 19-23

[eddiejinnj]

I figured that I would start a thread since hopefully there will be a number of articles on doc on Linda which is on at 9:15 PM AFI Silver Theater 2 on June 23 of the festival. eddiejinnj

[erik]

I'll be looking out for those articles myself.

[eddiejinnj]

Thanks and you find them!!!!!! eddiejinnj

[eddiejinnj]

Tonight's the night!!!! This film festival is on a national level. Very good!!!!! eddiejinnj

[Guest]

The AFI festival is not quite as important as Tribeca. And unlike Tribeca - AFI festival has literally dozens and dozens of Documentaries in fact it has only Docs. The three screenings in NYC were sold out early - Provincetown Festival was also full houses. Most reviews have been glowing.(eight formal and a few dozen from online posters. Only two that were begging for more " dirt" but even those were praising Linda as an authentic beloved important force in music. Sure hope to see more like the one young filmgoer that said "Wow, I knew she could sing and was popular but she is fascinating and her voice enthralling."

[eddiejinnj]

Thanks for your insights, guest. Joining the forum is easy if you want to. Word of the day "enthralling". I like that. eddiejinnj

[eddiejinnj]

I would have thought more would have been written about this event and Linda's doc. unless I need to look again at updated web. If Erik and Az didn't post anything, it probably not out there. They both are sooo good at finding such material. I do appreciate your efforts. eddiejinnj

[erik]

I have tried like crazy to find anything from the D.C. area about the festival and how THE SOUND OF MY VOICE did with the folks in attendance, but I haven't had any luck.

[eddiejinnj]

Thanks for replying. I know it's weird. eddiejinnj

[erik]

I'm not sure that this counts, but this is from a suburban DC publication, dated this past Monday. It's a review of the film itself, not necessarily about its AFI appearance:

moretocome.net/2019/07/01/create-at-the-intersection-of-experience-and-innovation-or-if-you-never-invent-yourself-reinvention-wont-be-necessary/

[Richard W]

With Madonna's latest "Madam X" incarnation, the discussion of reinvention to sustain one's career is especially relevant, and this guy gets it with regards to Linda. Good article.

I'd tell the author myself how much I appreciated his article, but the page has one of those "sign-up" apps to thwart trolling and I don't like them (much as I appreciate why they exist). I get enough spam as it is.

He gave the film 4 stars (out of 4?).

[eddiejinnj]

Linda never seemed to wear more (or less) to create an incarnation where in Madonna's case she looks like she could be speaking to Captain Kirk imo if the pics I saw a few days ago are recent. She wore period stuff but stuff people actually wore lol!!!!!! In Linda's case she pursued things people warned her might not help her sustain her career after having earning the chops to do so (and I agree). The most unusual one I can think of re:creating an incarnation and I think Tony knows about this is the Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines persona/album. I didn't get concept though am not a big enough fan to pursue. I am a casual fan. Back to Linda, like the focus of the article says experience provided innovation for her. She is so big on honesty and authenticity in one's music. eddiejinnj

[lawrence]

I was at both screenings of the film in DC. They were well attended, with a quick Q&A with the directors after each one. Clearly there were longtime fans in attendance, but a surprising number of young people as well. I did, hesitantly, point out to one of the directors that the songwriting credit for Still Within The Sound Of My Voice belonged to Jimmy Webb ( not Phil Everly as it said on screen). Seemed kind of important with the title of the film and all. He was very gracious and thanked me for pointing it out , apparently they were temporary credits and would be corrected.

The film is put together well, the story sticks closely to the narrative of Linda's book, with the focus on music. Most of the interviews I'd seen or heard before from postings on this forum. They do a wonderful job of piecing them together to tell her story, considering that they make big chronological leaps.There are a couple of musical surprises, like Rambler Gambler appearing early on and some underscoring of the New Union Ramblers. Interestingly, at both screenings people mentioned the clips from Wonderland, they seemed to strike a chord with the audience and illustrate Linda's lack of pretense and her obvious intelligence. Hearing her friends and peers speak about her was wonderful, Emmylou was particularly gracious and heartfelt. The directors pointed out that everyone they approached wanted to participate and remarked about how respected and loved she is by her peers. It ends with Aaron Neville. Would have been nice to mention some of her 90's stuff and Ann Savoy, but I'm sure they were under a time constraint. It closes on a beautiful note, sweetly singing with her family. There's nothing revelatory, especially for this group, but it is thoughtful and respectful and truly showcases her as a trailblazing woman in the music industry with a remarkable musical gift. Her humility and humor also come through strongly.

[eddiejinnj]

I sometimes am under the illusion that I could do RG LR style and get away with it. My voice much deeper than hers but will do every lick and nuance. While mostly sublime there are parts of the song very powerful vocally. It is a gem!!!! Hey it's cool to dream!!!! eddiejinnnj

PS: Back to point, thanks so much for the detailed excellent commentarty re: FIA Festival. Thank you so much for your valued input and effort on your post!!!!

[the Scribe]

Jul 5, 2019 15:44:42 GMT -5 lawrence said:

I was at both screenings of the film in DC. They were well attended, with a quick Q&A with the directors after each one. Clearly there were longtime fans in attendance, but a surprising number of young people as well. I did, hesitantly, point out to one of the directors that the songwriting credit for Still Within The Sound Of My Voice belonged to Jimmy Webb ( not Phil Everly as it said on screen). Seemed kind of important with the title of the film and all. He was very gracious and thanked me for pointing it out , apparently they were temporary credits and would be corrected.

The film is put together well, the story sticks closely to the narrative of Linda's book, with the focus on music. Most of the interviews I'd seen or heard before from postings on this forum. They do a wonderful job of piecing them together to tell her story, considering that they make big chronological leaps.There are a couple of musical surprises, like Rambler Gambler appearing early on and some underscoring of the New Union Ramblers. Interestingly, at both screenings people mentioned the clips from Wonderland, they seemed to strike a chord with the audience and illustrate Linda's lack of pretense and her obvious intelligence. Hearing her friends and peers speak about her was wonderful, Emmylou was particularly gracious and heartfelt. The directors pointed out that everyone they approached wanted to participate and remarked about how respected and loved she is by her peers. It ends with Aaron Neville. Would have been nice to mention some of her 90's stuff and Ann Savoy, but I'm sure they were under a time constraint. It closes on a beautiful note, sweetly singing with her family. There's nothing revelatory, especially for this group, but it is thoughtful and respectful and truly showcases her as a trailblazing woman in the music industry with a remarkable musical gift. Her humility and humor also come through strongly.

Wow. How could they miss that? I guess they didn't interview Jimmy Webb? And did they interview any fans at all? That is usually the missing link and forgotten dynamic in a lot of these biopics and a factor that can make or break an artist in their careers. No fans, no success.