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Life. Support. Music. (2009)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:7
Rotten:2
Average Rating:6.7/10
Rated: Not Rated
Genre: Dramas
Theatrical Release:Feb 6, 2009 Limited
Synopsis:
In August 2004, Jason Crigler, one of New York City’s most sought-after guitarists, suffered a brain hemorrhage during a concert in Manhattan. That night at the hospital, the doctors told Jason’s...
In August 2004, Jason Crigler, one of New York City’s most sought-after guitarists, suffered a brain hemorrhage during a concert in Manhattan. That night at the hospital, the doctors told Jason’s family -- if he makes it through the night, there won’t be much left of him. Jason’s wife, Monica, pregnant at the time, froze. “Everything completely stopped. I forgot all about the pregnancy. I think I left my body. I remember thinking, ‘This cannot be true. I cannot go on without Jason.’”
Days passed, and Jason’s family was forced to accept the new dark reality at hand. But they refused to accept the dark future described by doubtful doctors. So in the face of wrenching despair and horrifying odds, the Criglers made a resolution -- Jason will make a full recovery. And thus began the long, grueling, implausible and mystifying journey chronicled in Life. Support. Music. --© Official Site
Director: Eric Daniel Metzgar
Director: Eric Daniel Metzgar
Composer: Eric Liebman
Studio: Merigold Moving Pictures
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Reviews for Life. Support. Music.
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.
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.
If you can get past the excruciating title, Life. Support. Music. is a blessedly nimble journey from loss to reclamation.
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.
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.
Eric Daniel Metzgar has made a not-very-good movie marked by his consistent inability to let the material speak for itself.
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