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      Make It Funky!

      2005 1h 50m Documentary List
      93% 14 Reviews Tomatometer 91% 250+ Ratings Audience Score This poignant post-Katrina documentary looks at New Orleans' richly diverse musical history. Featuring performances from Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Snooks Eaglin and others, the concert film also culls from past interviews with performers, including Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards, who reflect upon how the singular sound of New Orleans registers in their music. It's a celebration of African, Caribbean and French influences mingling with the Americana sounds of jazz, blues and gospel. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Entertaining documentary/concert that captures the musical culture of New Orleans Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is a lively and educational history lesson on many aspects of New Orleans the city and many of the musicians who live and play there. Intersperced with interviews and shots of the different areas of the city is a live concert that was staged for the movie. My highlights were Allen Toussaint and another man playing "Tipitina" written by Professor Longhair. OMG! Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to boogie. An aside: This was filmed pre-Katrina, and that just makes me so sad for the wonderful community of artists and musicians who called N.O. home. I pray that they are all still alive, safe and making that beautiful music!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Entertaining documentary/concert that captures the musical culture of New Orleans Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member Love the music. Documentary on New Orleans music good, wish there was more to it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member It does a good job of explaining the roots of New Orleans music, but I wish there were more performances. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member A Great Insight If Your Into That Kinda Music Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Joel Selvin San Francisco Chronicle The brilliant colors, the vibrant flavors and sultry, seductive rhythms of New Orleans music serve to remind us how unique, beautiful and valuable the city and its heritage are to all of us in this country. Rated: 3/4 Oct 28, 2005 Full Review A.O. Scott New York Times Michael Murphy's documentary about the musical traditions of New Orleans can serve as an apt, wrenching elegy for the city's unique contribution to American culture. Rated: 4.5/5 Sep 9, 2005 Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News A suddenly vital biography, Make It Funky, pays apt homage to the unique gifts New Orleans has given its country over the last century. Watching it ought to inspire anyone to return the favor. Rated: 3/4 Sep 9, 2005 Full Review Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com The sort of documentary that informs and educates through sheer passion, excitement, and, yes, downright funkiness. Rated: 4/5 Nov 13, 2005 Full Review Daniel Eagan Film Journal International Lively tribute to New Orleans' musical traditions takes on an added poignancy in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Oct 10, 2005 Full Review David Cornelius eFilmCritic.com Watching it now, with the devastation behind us, is a bittersweet affair. Rated: 3/5 Sep 20, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis This poignant post-Katrina documentary looks at New Orleans' richly diverse musical history. Featuring performances from Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Snooks Eaglin and others, the concert film also culls from past interviews with performers, including Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards, who reflect upon how the singular sound of New Orleans registers in their music. It's a celebration of African, Caribbean and French influences mingling with the Americana sounds of jazz, blues and gospel.
      Director
      Michael Murphy
      Producer
      Daniel Roth
      Screenwriter
      Michael Murphy
      Production Co
      Sony Pictures Entertainment
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 3, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 50m
      Sound Mix
      Surround