Just an American Boy (2003)
Average Rating: 5.5/10
Reviews Counted: 13
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 6
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Average Rating: 5.1/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 4
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Average Rating: 3.1/5
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In the fall of 2002, singer, songwriter and political activist Steve Earle released an album of songs written in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, entitled Jerusalem. One of its songs, "John Walker's Blues" -- written from the perspective of John Walker Lindh, a Muslim from America who was discovered fighting alongside Taliban forces -- triggered off a flurry of controversy, and Earle found himself having to defend his views, his patriotism, and his right to free speech in
Jan 1, 2003 Wide
Feb 10, 2004
Cowboy Pictures
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All Critics (17) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (6) | DVD (1)
Decidedly low-tech and not always particularly coherent or cohesive.
Top CriticWhile the film's coziness toward its subject is ultimately frustrating, it does provide a welcome portrait of one of the music industry's genuine and rare iconoclasts.
Even for a big fan like me, parts of this documentary (especially musical performances) just go on too long.
Earle's song introductions, like those of his mentors Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, are as meaty, pointed, and touching as the tunes themselves, and his spoken words -- full of humor and humanity -- are the heart of the film.
A mediocre music documentary.
A crude but stirring video documentary.
Dull and ugly.
In Just an American Boy, Steve Earle proves that he just may be the most important American troubadour of his generation
Did it make me want to run out and buy his albums? Well, maybe not, but it did make me like the man and respect the activist -- and the artist. Three out of four ain't bad
Earle -- and his fans -- deserve better.
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