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      The Love We Make

      2011 1 hr. 34 min. Documentary List
      82% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 59% 250+ Ratings Audience Score In October 2001, documentary filmmakers Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan follow Paul McCartney around post-9/11 Manhattan as he prepares for the Concert for New York City. The concert, held at Madison Square Garden, was organized by McCartney as a benefit for the survivors of fallen firemen, police and first responders, and featured musical performances, short films, and speeches. David Bowie, Billy Joel, the Who, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, James Taylor and many others performed. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member As we commemorate the 15th Anniversary of "9/11," this is the perfect DVD. We follow Paul McCartney, in New York City, six weeks following the attacks of 9/11. It culminates in a very emotional concert featuring Paul and his close friends, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, David Bowie, The Who, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Elton John Eric Clapton,and former President Bill Clinton. The real stars are the family's and friends of the lost first responders. This is a light, yet very effective remembrance of the day that will forever live in our history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A decent doc on McCartney in NYC, where he was for Sept 11th, and his working on the Concert for NYC as well as walking around the town, interacting with other famous musicians (Eric Clapton and Elton John are about the only ones who act like Paul's just a normal buddy instead of a Beatle; and apparently Mick Jagger isn't exactly his best buddy). Shot in B&W, very good visual. Not a bad way to pass the time, probably for fans only. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Paul comes off pretty prickish and this is his edit, so great for any $ for charity, but if you don't want to ruin your romantic view of the Beatles and Paul....don't watch this Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member McCartney ego trip, 20 mins binned Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Love Albert Maysles (got to meet him once and was almost speechless) and the very best parts of this doc are when he captures just how at ease McCartney is around other people: famous or not. I guess that's easy when you're a legend and everyone loves you but it's great to see such an icon be happy to take a walk down a New York street even though it surely means he'll be accosted the entire time. I also loved the moment when he introduced his 30-year-old daughter to James Taylor by saying "you remember my little baby...well, I guess she's my big baby now..." - my Dad has said the exact same thing. It was just one lovely moment in a film filled with lovely moments. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member I am beatles fan but this was not interesting its paul on a ego trip trying to show how good he is and trying to sell his song freedom to everyone. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle I know this is heresy on a number of fronts, but much of "The Love We Make" is boring. Rated: 2/4 Dec 15, 2011 Full Review Jason Bailey DVDTalk.com Rated: 3/5 Nov 11, 2011 Full Review Kyle Smith New York Post Watching Bill Clinton suck up to McCartney gives you an idea of his impact. Rated: 3/4 Nov 11, 2011 Full Review Jason Gorber ScreenAnarchy By capturing this unique moment in time, by tying Paul's own trepidation with that of the city, and by highlighting the remarkable events that led up to the show, The Love We Make proves to transcend any expectations... Rated: A+ Dec 28, 2012 Full Review Doris Toumarkine Film Journal International Terrific star-packed documentary takes viewers onstage, backstage, into car-service back seats and onto New York streets with Paul McCartney just after 9/11 as he muses warmly and wisely... Nov 11, 2011 Full Review Donald J. Levit ReelTalk Movie Reviews Running counter-style to the flood of cookie-cutter non-fictions, 'The Love We Make' is a reminder of love and fellow-feeling in a time of tragedy. Nov 8, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis In October 2001, documentary filmmakers Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan follow Paul McCartney around post-9/11 Manhattan as he prepares for the Concert for New York City. The concert, held at Madison Square Garden, was organized by McCartney as a benefit for the survivors of fallen firemen, police and first responders, and featured musical performances, short films, and speeches. David Bowie, Billy Joel, the Who, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, James Taylor and many others performed.
      Director
      Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles
      Executive Producer
      Paul McCartney
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 1, 2019