I couldn't resist giving this one 10 stars. I LOVED this film. I honestly have nothing to compare it to; it's refreshingly original.
Unfortunately, I think that the content is something that some people just won't get. It isn't straight biographical or documentary, or completely about Matha Graham at all. It's about the essence of Martha as an artist (sounds cliché, but it's not). It's about art and humanity, and alright this is sounding really cliché, but trust me, the Martha quotes and dialog are quite moving and even profound. I've never seen a director pull off what was done with this film, and I've always hoped to see it. Here it is...music, dance, visual art, history, beauty, poetry and interpretation; all flowing together unselfconsciously. Excuse my fumbling for description, there aren't really words to describe it, you'll just have to see it for yourself!
Unfortunately, I think that the content is something that some people just won't get. It isn't straight biographical or documentary, or completely about Matha Graham at all. It's about the essence of Martha as an artist (sounds cliché, but it's not). It's about art and humanity, and alright this is sounding really cliché, but trust me, the Martha quotes and dialog are quite moving and even profound. I've never seen a director pull off what was done with this film, and I've always hoped to see it. Here it is...music, dance, visual art, history, beauty, poetry and interpretation; all flowing together unselfconsciously. Excuse my fumbling for description, there aren't really words to describe it, you'll just have to see it for yourself!