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LIfe. Support. Music. (2008)

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The resilience of the human spirit and the restorative power of true love serve as the focal points of this documentary, which follows the recovery process of a gifted guitarist stricken by a debilitating brain hemorrhage. Guitarist Jason Crigler was performing a 2004 concert in Manhattan when he suddenly collapsed. Crigler had suffered from a massive brain hemorrhage, and he was lucky just to be alive. According to his doctors, it was highly unlikely that Crigler would ever even walk again,

Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Merigold Moving Pictures

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (3)

Perhaps the film should be called Life. Support. Music. Pretension.

February 6, 2009 Full Review Source: New York Post | Comment
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If you can get past the excruciating title, Life. Support. Music. is a blessedly nimble journey from loss to reclamation.

February 6, 2009 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
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As in Metzgar's Chances of the World Changing and his recent Reporter, the helmer's quiet narration and sharp focus grant his subjects a matter-of-fact dignity.

February 4, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
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Eric Daniel Metzgar has made a not-very-good movie marked by his consistent inability to let the material speak for itself.

February 3, 2009 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
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A mostly touching, inspirational and engrossing documentary.

February 8, 2009 Full Review Source: NYC Movie Guru | Comment
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Inspiring story of how the love of his family and his creativity are lifelines pulling a young man with a brain hemorrhage back into the land of the living.

February 8, 2009 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice

Metzgar, whose previous two docs received awards, should consider making a follow-up movie down the road. Wherever Jason and his family are at that point, odds are it will provide another opportunity to shed tears of joy and sorrow.

February 6, 2009 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | Comment
Boxoffice Magazine

Suffers from its inability to disentangle its sentimental attachments from what is universally empathic.

February 4, 2009 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

Watching Crigler go from likable, ax-wielding guy to a prone figure who can't even close his mouth, and then his eventual return to the stage, is inspiring, and reaffirms our belief in the healing power of rock & roll.

February 4, 2009 Full Review Source: Time Out New York | Comment
Time Out New York
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