Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
Poet, singer / songwriter and ladies man Leonard Cohen is interviewed in his home about his life and times. The interview is interspersed with archive photos and exuberant praise and live perfomances from an eclectic mix of musicians, including: Jarvis Cocker, Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, ANOHNI, The Handsome Family and U2's Bono and The Edge.
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Leonard Cohen performs Tower of Song with U2 backing
Extended introductions of band members during tribute performances
The film climbs from its lowest point during tedious band introductions to its triumphant peak with Cohen and U2's collaboration.
The documentary struggles between its reverent tribute concert footage and compelling Cohen interviews, with reviewers consistently praising the man himself while finding many covers mediocre and the editing choices amateurish. Despite pacing issues and visual gimmicks that irritated audiences, Cohen's wisdom and presence elevate the material. The film redeems itself with a magical finale featuring Cohen performing with U2.
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