Review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) by Kevin C — 23 Jul 2011

I had never heard of Phil Ochs but this documentary was very interesting and informative. The span that his life and career follows is incredible.

This review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was written by Kevin C on 23 Jul 2011.

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

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The synopsis below on A 1989 compilation is about just that, an album, not the excellent documentary released in Jan. 2011…

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