GORDON LIGHTFOOT: IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND (Hot Docs International Documentary Festival France 2019)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Gordon Lightfoot: If you Could Read My Mind—documentary—presents Gordon Lightfoot in the seat of reflecting on his own story. This welcome relief in autobiographical presentation works to establish a feeling of authenticity. Lightfoot’s words are backed with good archival footage and great interviews. The documentary also remembers and presents many of his best musical works.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Musician Gordon Lightfoot talks about his personal and professional life.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Martha Kehoe Joan Tosoni for directing effort. Thnk you to Executive Producers John Brunton, John Murray, Allan Slaight, and Gary Slaight for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Gordon Lightfoot, Geddy Lee, Sarah McLachlan, Alec Baldwin, Randy Bachman, Tom Cochrane, Burton Cummings, Bernie Finkelstein, and Kim Lightfoot.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a great film supported with very good music.

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Ben Meyers