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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 [More]

Director: Eric Daniel Metzgar

Director: Eric Daniel Metzgar
Composer: Eric Liebman
Studio: Merigold Moving Pictures

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A mostly touching, inspirational and engrossing documentary.

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02/08/09
Avi Offer
Avi Offer
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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.

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02/08/09
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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.

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02/06/09
John P. McCarthy
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02/06/09
John P. McCarthy
John P. McCarthy
Boxoffice Magazine

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

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02/06/09
V.A. Musetto
V.A. Musetto
New York Post
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If you can get past the excruciating title, Life. Support. Music. is a blessedly nimble journey from loss to reclamation.

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02/06/09
Jeannette Catsoulis
Jeannette Catsoulis
New York Times
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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.

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02/04/09
Drew Toal
Drew Toal
Time Out New York

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.

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02/04/09
Ronnie Scheib
Ronnie Scheib
Variety
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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.

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02/03/09
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