Just an American Boy

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08/05/2012 Not overly ambitious in scope this film doesn't try to be definitive in any way but it does give a glimpse at Steve Earle during the Jerusalem tour and addressing the controversy over his ballad to John Walker Lindhn, 'John Walkers Blues. We also get to see Steve on stage and on the road with his son who has become an acclaimed artist in his own right. The video of the performances isn't exactly quality but it does include a powerful rendition of 'Billy Austin, Steve's anti death penalty song. More of a snapshot than a chronicle but enjoyable enough. See more 02/18/2009 I couldn't bear giving this less than 3 stars just because it is Steve Earle, and the guy's work has never been about "smooth and polished," but always about emotional intensity, uncompromising artistic integrity and thought provoking lyrics. That comes through here to some degree, but not much. I agree with James Paul, "good content cannot out-weigh a bad sound mix, poor editing and video effects that range from middling to terrible." See more 10/22/2007 A disappointing documentary which proves that good content cannot out-weigh a bad sound mix, poor editing and video effects that range from middling to terrible. Also, more interviews would have helped as the film can't seem to decide whether it is a documentary or a concert pic. See more Read all reviews

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