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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack   2000     3 stars    N/R, 112 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Aiyana Elliott  
Cast: Jack Elliott, D.A. Pennebaker, Kris Kristofferson, Alan Lomax, Odetta, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, June Shelley, Dave Van Ronk, Harold Leventhal, Victor Maymudes

  Ramblin' Jack Elliott formed the link between Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and all those in between. In the process, he kept American folk music alive. This is a very entertaining and informative documentary that will be enjoyed by music lovers of all ages.



Cast
Jack Elliott Himself
D.A. Pennebaker Himself
Kris Kristofferson Himself
Alan Lomax Himself
Odetta Herself
Arlo Guthrie Himself
Pete Seeger Himself
June Shelley Herself
Dave Van Ronk Himself
Harold Leventhal Himself
Victor Maymudes Himself
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Don't Look Back   1967     3 stars    N/R, 96 min.
Genre: Documentary / Musical
Director: D.A. Pennebaker  
Cast: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Bob Neuwirth, Donovan, Alan Price, Derroll Adams, Allen Ginsberg, John Mayall, Marianne Faithfull, Tito Burns, Howard Alk, Jones Alk, Brian Pendleton, Albert Grossman

  This documentary of Bob Dylan was first presented in 1967, largely centered on a 1965 concert, and now has been restored with an upgraded soundtrack. The music is great, and insights into the folk hero abound.



Cast
Bob Dylan Himself
Joan Baez Herself
Bob Neuwirth Himself
Donovan Himself
Alan Price Himself
Derroll Adams Himself
Allen Ginsberg Himself
John Mayall Himself
Marianne Faithfull Herself
Tito Burns Himself
Howard Alk Himself
Jones Alk Herself
Brian Pendleton Himself
Albert Grossman Himself
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Moon Over Broadway   1997     2 and a half stars    N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker  
Cast: Carol Burnett, Philip Bosco, Ken Ludwig, Tom Moore

  The focus of this documentary is on Carol Burnett's successful return to the Broadway stage after years as a TV celebrity.

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Only the Strong Survive   2003     3 stars    PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker  

  Hits in the 1960s and early 1970s abounded for soul music recording greats. When disco entered the scene, the hits stopped for these musicians, but they did not stop entertaining their fans as this musical/documentary shows.

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The War Room   1993     3 stars    N/R, 96 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker  
Cast: James Carville, George Stephanopoulos, Mary Matalin, Mandy Grunewald, Paul Begala, Bill Clinton

  This documentary provides an insider's view of Bill Clinton's presidential campaign. It was nominated for Best documentary.

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars   1973     2 and a half stars    PG, 91 min.
Genre: Documentary / Musical
Director: D.A. Pennebaker  
Cast: David Bowie

  London's Hammersmith Odeon Theatre was the scene of David Bowie's last performance (July 3, 1973) using the name of Ziggy Stardust. "Spiders from Mars" rock band provides the background in this energetic performance.



Cast
David Bowie Himself
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Movie Quick Pick
1. The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000)
2. Don't Look Back (1967)
3. Moon Over Broadway (1997)
4. Only the Strong Survive (2003)
5. The War Room (1993)
6. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1973)


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