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Where Are You, Jay Bennett?

  • 2021
  • 1h 45m
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7.5/10
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Where Are You, Jay Bennett? (2021)
A story of the legendary musician and recording studio savant, who as a member of Wilco, was a large part of the genius behind their three seminal albums as well as the Mermaid Avenue/Woody Guthrie sessions with Billy Bragg.
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A story of the legendary musician and recording studio savant, who as a member of Wilco, was a large part of the genius behind their three seminal albums as well as the Mermaid Avenue/Woody ... Read allA story of the legendary musician and recording studio savant, who as a member of Wilco, was a large part of the genius behind their three seminal albums as well as the Mermaid Avenue/Woody Guthrie sessions with Billy Bragg.A story of the legendary musician and recording studio savant, who as a member of Wilco, was a large part of the genius behind their three seminal albums as well as the Mermaid Avenue/Woody Guthrie sessions with Billy Bragg.

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    • Gorman Bechard
    • Fred Uhter
  • Writer
    • Gorman Bechard
  • Stars
    • Matt Allison
    • Janis Bennett
    • Jay Bennett
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
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    • Directors
      • Gorman Bechard
      • Fred Uhter
    • Writer
      • Gorman Bechard
    • Stars
      • Matt Allison
      • Janis Bennett
      • Jay Bennett
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Janis Bennett
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    Jay Bennett
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    Jeff Bennett
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    Billy Bragg
    Billy Bragg
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    Edward Burch
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    Ben Clarke
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    Ken Coomer
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    Matt DeWine
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    Tim Easton
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    Anna Fermin
    Anna Fermin
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    Don Gerard
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    Don Gerard
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    Chris Green
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    Nora Guthrie
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    Mike Hagler
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    Brian Koppelman
    Brian Koppelman
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    Greg Kot
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      • Fred Uhter
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    9mmooney-26105

    For every Wilco fan

    An in depth story into a complex man who had a huge role in the evolution of a great band. Ultimately he may have been a tortured soul with an over abundance of creativity, but he pushed the band to the heights they achieved after he was let go. I enjoy the before and after versions of their music, but if you're a fan of their post Yankee Hotel Foxtrot catalog, Jay deserves credit for the experimental nature of the next few records. It's also a nice counter narrative to I Will Break Your Heart. The video quality isn't great, but the story is worth it. His family lends great insight. May he rest in peace.
    10receiptfest

    Poignant tale of a talent gone far too soon

    I love Jay's music from early Wilco and the Mermaid Avenue sessions straight through to his later solo work, and I wish his talents were better-known. This film colored in additional detail about his life that made me appreciate his work all the more. What a tragedy that he was taken from us at a time when his life was on an upswing. While this film led me to revisit the previous documentary with fresh eyes, to me there are no villains in this story, just the sadness and resignation of well-meaning, extremely talented people drifting apart. Actually, scratch that: the villain in the story is the U. S. healthcare system.
    9rjt-86251

    Great documentary

    I saw the premier in Chicago and enjoyed the thorough, emotional filmmaking. Jay Bennett was a musical genius and the filmmakers did a great job showcasing his unique personality. Highly recommend this for Wilco fans or music fans in general.
    10julie_stroup

    Makes You Miss Jay Bennett Even If You Didn't Know Who He Was

    Great, unbiased film that tells the story of Jay Bennett whose influence on Wilco's records like Being There, Summerteeth and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot helped evolve Wilco to where they are today. A true artist.
    9don-gerard9

    A Perfect Introduction/Epitaph

    Jay was a complicated genius whose life would take several seasons of a docudramedy musical to even begin to scratch the surface. The filmmakers did a near perfect job of whittling things down to an appetite-whetting sample to entice anyone who enjoys music to delve deep into what remains of Mr. Bennett's legacy. A compelling and fascinating story well-told.

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      • April 19, 2022 (United States)
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