If so, I might epitomize the concept. Don't own any albums. Never been to a show. Don't own any tie-dye, lol. But I've had the pleasure of knowing many dedicated Deadheads, over the years. Their music had been the soundtrack to many a trip through space. And I've always been aware of their iconic impact on American Music.
So, no real expectations coming into this doc. It's interesting enough. I love hearing from the first person perspective, and Weir is as forthcoming and engaging as you'd hope.
The only gripe I had with this movie, and I wonder how the more devoted fans felt, was one sequence, in particular.
And that was Weir with his (young) wife and kids, returning to the old Haight/Ashbury neighbourhood.
In fact, if I'm honest, the whole inclusion of his wife was a bit of a cringe fest.
But in particular, there's a scene where she and the kids are looking at some graffiti tributes, to the fallen members of the Dead, and she's exclaiming "you're not there" over and over, until the TEENAGE daughter points out that it's because Weir hasn't died...and the camera pans to Bob, who chuckles awkwardly.
It was even more cringeworthy then the following Natascha scene, where she talks about meeting him at 15.
I'm surprised either scene made the final cut of the doc.
In any case, the doc is informative and a great balance of old and new footage. Worthwhile for any music fan.
7.5/10
So, no real expectations coming into this doc. It's interesting enough. I love hearing from the first person perspective, and Weir is as forthcoming and engaging as you'd hope.
The only gripe I had with this movie, and I wonder how the more devoted fans felt, was one sequence, in particular.
And that was Weir with his (young) wife and kids, returning to the old Haight/Ashbury neighbourhood.
In fact, if I'm honest, the whole inclusion of his wife was a bit of a cringe fest.
But in particular, there's a scene where she and the kids are looking at some graffiti tributes, to the fallen members of the Dead, and she's exclaiming "you're not there" over and over, until the TEENAGE daughter points out that it's because Weir hasn't died...and the camera pans to Bob, who chuckles awkwardly.
It was even more cringeworthy then the following Natascha scene, where she talks about meeting him at 15.
I'm surprised either scene made the final cut of the doc.
In any case, the doc is informative and a great balance of old and new footage. Worthwhile for any music fan.
7.5/10