Ain't In It For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm (2013)
Average Rating: 7.6/10
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Fresh: 13 | Rotten: 1
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Average Rating: 7.5/10
Critic Reviews: 11
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Director Jacob Hatley's intimate documentary finds Mr. Helm at home in Woodstock, NY, in the midst of creating his first studio album in 25 years. Shot during the course of two-plus years, this highly anticipated film focuses in on the four-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member after his 2007 comeback album, Dirt Farmer, brought him back to the spotlight. (c) Kino Lorber
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[A] bittersweet, frustratingly impressionistic documentary ...
Top CriticLoose and ragtag, stirring and poignant, the documentary "Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm" proves a fitting tribute to its late star ...
The portrait of the ailing artist is bittersweet, but when Helms sings or plays, the look on his face is pure joy.
Less than satisfying treatment of beloved musician, who never quite lets his guard down.
It's a sympathetic portrait of an artist whose heart lay more with new work than old glories, right up to the end.
An affectionate tribute and a gift for fans who grew fond of his company on records or at concerts and who would like a little bit more.
And of all the figures - Bob Dylan, Gram Parsons, et al. - who smuggled those sepia-toned seeds into rock 'n' roll, Helm, was arguably the most authentic.
Heartfelt tribute to musician Levon Helm receives a theatrical release on the anniversary of his death in 2012.
A portrait of a tough American musical spirit, fighting through until the end and taking energy and solace from the music he created.
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