Thursday, July 23, 2015

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (2014, PCH Films, directed by James Keach)


I'll Be Me is the story of a community coping with the blessings and challenges of Alzheimer's disease, and how the musician at the center of this community, and all the members of the community, call on their deepest well-springs of compassion, flexibility, humor, knowledge and love to help Country Music legend Glen Campbell stay connected to the love of singing which brings him comfort.  But this is actually a layered film about authenticity, grace, partnership, strategy, caring, masculinity, aging and the deep affection of musicians for each other.  Definitely in the top 20 documentaries made so far in the 21st century.  Not to be missed.  The direction and sequencing by James Keach is extraordinary.  The implications for society are profound.

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