A wonderful timely film (they include David Bowie) this film is just a great film about not only obits but also writing. What does it take to write a good piece? Since the obit is to be the summation of a life how do you do that quickly and remain true to the person? The film shows that it's a fine line that isn't always easy.
I loved this film a great deal. Its a film that moved me for any number of reasons, mostly though because the film is both entertaining and informative.
On a personal note, the film was an odd experience in a couple of ways. First one of the people profiled in the film Paul Vitello who I met many years ago when he did a profile of my brother for Newsday. I had always wondered where he had ended up, and now I know.
Additionally the film connected itself to two earlier Tribeca in a personal way when the film showed a picture of Roger Ebert followed by one of Elaine Stritch. I had found out that Ebert had died while going to Press screening s for Tribeca three years ago, While I had a wonderful brief run in with Ms Stritch at the premiere of a documentary on her life where she cracked wise at me.
While the film may not connect that personally to you, it is still highly recommnded as one of the best films at thi years's Tribeca Film Fest
One of the best documentaries of the festival absolutely!
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