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Title: Unique
Review: Little to say about this film other than it is probably the most remarkable documentary I have seen. the fact that the filmmakers spent a decade off and on getting to know 'benjamin' means that two things happen: first, there's a complete intimacy and authenticity to the fragmentary shoots; second, the filmmakers don't go for quick sensationalism, and leave out just as much as you yourself would when telling the story of a close friend. It helps if you like 'Smoke's music, but it's not essential to be a hipster, the power of the voice comes through, and the makers use so many techniques to piece the film together, they totally avoid all the cliches of a music video or concert film, getting very close to the power of performance.A truly wonderful film.
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