Review of Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011) by Niloo R — 31 Oct 2013

When not sleeping my way back to health this is what I am doing - watching Woody Allen. Well worth the time and my limited attention...

This review of Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011) was written by Niloo R on 31 Oct 2013.

Woody Allen: A Documentary has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rafael U (35) on 09 Mar 2014

Slightly disheveled this director shows a little-known facet of Woody Allen as a director, actor and musician, among other things…

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 17 Sep 2014

For fans it's a smorgasbord of fun stuff, ranging from clips of movies you may not have seen for a while, to footage of Woody at work…

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By Art S (1,002) on 06 Dec 2013

I hadn't expected Woody Allen's full participation in this documentary (or any documentary), given his often-discussed need for privacy (and…

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 10 Aug 2012

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By Jason K (1,459) on 09 Dec 2012

It sidesteps the far more interesting inner-depths of Allen's mind (and history), but as a look at his writing process and filmography, this…

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By Sebastian D (144) on 31 Jul 2012

A comprehensive and chronological look through Woody Allen's life and film career, which covers all the ground you would want it to, but which…

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By Stephen C (1,119) on 29 Oct 2012

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