Review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) by Edward H — 26 Jul 2011

Very sad but so touching. Spares no one, least of all this country.

This review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was written by Edward H on 26 Jul 2011.

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

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 04 Aug 2011

Top-notch documentary on edgy protest singer-songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s Phil Ochs…

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By Leba Hertz (37) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 17 Mar 2011

Not only is a good look at a man who carved a small but important niche into the folk world but a good record of the turbulent 1960s and what…

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By Nora Lee Mandel (401) for Film-Forward.com (768) on 06 Jan 2011

[A]ccomplishes difficult task of appealing both to nostalgic fans of Ochs and younger students of…

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By Melissa Anderson (387) for Village Voice (8,525) on 04 Jan 2011

Though hewing to a too-conventional structure, Bowser's film is densely researched enough to yield insights not just into its overlooked subject,…

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By David Rooney (943) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 04 Jan 2011

Kenneth Bowser's terrific documentary is a poignant portrait of an uncompromising artist…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 01 Jan 2012

A solid, if unexceptional, documentary about a very interesting and exceptional man…

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By Generoso F (106) on 14 Mar 2011

Solid bio doc on the late legendary 60s folk singer, Phil Ochs which shines during the moments that feature Ochs' live performances, interviews…

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By Zoran S (642) on 25 Jun 2011

Incredibly well constructed and complete, this movie will introduce you to Phil Ochs, his music, his times, his passions, family and friends--many…

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By Biff_Loman (1) on 16 Apr 2011

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