Review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) by Gerald Peary for Boston Phoenix — 10 Mar 2011

Ken Bowser's film biography of a seminal American protest singer of the '60s and '70s is conventionally told but also informative and moving.

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This review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was written by Gerald Peary and published by Boston Phoenix on 10 Mar 2011.

Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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It is amazing to me that Phil's story is known by so few. This is a tough tale to stomach but so compelling…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 30 Apr 2011

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By John Anderson (1,358) for Variety (12,700) on 04 Jan 2011

Briskly constructed and rich in Ochs' music and period notables, Kenneth Bowser's film will be a must for the artist's fans, but its fresh…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 17 Dec 2012

I saw this movie on netflix. I went in having never heard of Phil Ochs, I came out feeling true emotion about his life and his plight…

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By Joan B (70) on 02 Sep 2011

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Changes is on my all-time top ten list of folk songs; so why don't I feel guilty about not liking this film…

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