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Karen Dalton: In My Own Time

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Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the documentary uses Karen's dulcet melodies and interviews with loved ones to build a rich portrait of this singular woman and her hauntingly beautiful voice.
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Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) "Karen Dalton: In Her Own Time" does what it can with its paucity of material, stretching out the few photos and fewer live performances into a palimpsest, traces of a life lived creatively if not well. Rated: 3/4 Nov 19, 2021 Full Review Becca James Chicago Reader It's as much a meditation on class and gender politics as it is a trip down memory lane. Oct 29, 2021 Full Review Dmitry Samarov Chicago Reader Karen Dalton: In My Own Time masterfully brings a forgotten folk singer into the spotlight. Oct 29, 2021 Full Review Stephen M. Deusner Uncut Magazine [UK] She emerges with all of her contradictions intact: confident in herself as an artist, relatably conflicted as a human being. Dec 30, 2021 Full Review Kathy Fennessy Video Librarian Magazine Though the truth about Karen's life is no prettier than the myths and rumors that have swirled around her, she deserves to be remembered for the person she was rather than the person people thought she was-or wanted her to be. Rated: 3/4 Dec 30, 2021 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills It's a sad story, but also an intriguing one, not least because her talent remains so distinctive. Oct 8, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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trebor n I have admired Karen Dalton's work for years but new very little about her. This filled in a lot of the gaps. Very well done. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/22 Full Review Audience Member This movie felt like an extension of one of Karen's songs. Which to me, makes it a perfect music documentary. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the documentary uses Karen's dulcet melodies and interviews with loved ones to build a rich portrait of this singular woman and her hauntingly beautiful voice.
Director
Richard Peete, Robert Yapkowitz
Producer
Traci Carlson, Richard Peete
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Light in the Attic Records, Neighborhood Watch
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 1, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 16, 2021
Runtime
1h 25m
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