Review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) by Elizabeth Weitzman for New York Daily News — 07 Jan 2011

Though Bowser uses old footage when possible, the absence of his subject -- who died tragically in 1976 -- is keenly felt.

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This review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was written by Elizabeth Weitzman and published by New York Daily News on 07 Jan 2011.

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

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