In Collection
#37
Seen It:
Yes
USA / English
Render isn't a documentary or concert video, but a combination of the two--bathed in the casual intimacy of a home movie. In the 2002 film (directed by Hilary Goldberg and DiFranco), the folksinger is shown backstage with her band, in rehearsal, in concert, in the studio, etc. The highlights are the vibrant live performances from Austin, Texas; Knoxville, Tennessee; and New Haven, Connecticut. DiFranco comes in to her own on stage--singing, chatting,
relating--she has the charisma of Janis Joplin and the political savvy of Joan Baez, along with the punk rock spunk of Chrissie Hynde (her "Bad Boys Get Spanked" T-shirt testifies to that). Over 20 songs are featured, including such favorites as "The Slant" (from her 1989 debut) and "Cradle and All." Guest performers include Sekou Sundiata and Bitch & Animal, a duo on her Righteous Babe label.
Render is the ideal accompaniment to DiFranco's live CD,
Living in Clip.
--Kathleen C. Fennessy
| Release Date |
2002 |
| Screen Ratio |
1.33 (4:3) |
| Audio Tracks |
Stereo - English |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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