Family Jams

I've been waiting for this to be released for over two years, since it made the rounds at far flung film fests I could never make it to. There's something achingly simple about this film. It's a sepia-hued home movie from a family gathering you were too young to remember, a snapshot of something that passed beautifully like a thunderstorm in the night and you understand won't be coming back again. I like how close everything seems, the way Baker shoots. It's a passion project for sure, light years away from even regular 'fly on the wall' rock docs (I.e DIG) but the passion is palpable. Essential viewing for anyone with a passing interest in freak folk or anyone that loves the idea that behind every great batch of songs is a lasting trail of relationships. Jesus, I loved it.

I really enjoyed this movie. If you are a Joanna and Devendra fan, I am sure you will too. To the super Joanna fans: you get to hear/see the beginnings of Cosmia in the movie! Don't miss it!