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      Up to Snuff

      2018 1h 20m Documentary List
      Reviews 97% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings The excesses of rock 'n' roll success lead a Texas musician to Hollywood, where he overcomes addiction and becomes one of the most beloved composers in television history. Read More Read Less

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      Michael D Such a fascinating doc. A must watch. So impressive to see all that he's done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review Scott M It's just a beautiful story of living it big as a rockstar and then overcoming your addictions to make premier music for some of the most iconic TV shows. It also has one of the most stacked casts I've ever seen in a documentary. It lets you see people like Aaron Sorkin, Martin Sheen, Ed Asner, Fred Savage etc., and they're not reading off a script or playing a part either. We get to see these huge names speak as themselves and speak from their hearts, reminiscing about an incredible musician and composer who impacted their lives in such a powerful and positive way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/16/23 Full Review mark m Loved this story! What an incredible journey. The music is amazing. Tom Arnold is hilarious! Aaron Sorkin, Martin Sheen, and so many other great people in this film. Tears and laughter and a lot of great music. Worth it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member What a joyful celebration of a musician's life. It seems rare to see a documentary about someone beloved who is still living. I had never heard of Snuffy before watching this film, but I'm so glad I did. It stands out among musician biopics. Most are about very damaged folks overcoming (or not) their demons. Snuffy dealt with his alcoholism fairly early and it doesn't rule his life. It was refreshing to see a mostly joyful story for a change. I particularly loved the archival footage of Snuffy with his band Stray Dog. And the clip of his solo with Chaka Khan? Incredible. Also incredibly inspiring how he made the jump from playing to composing for television. The film is beautifully shot and uplifting. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The excesses of rock 'n' roll success lead a Texas musician to Hollywood, where he overcomes addiction and becomes one of the most beloved composers in television history.
      Director
      Mark Maxey
      Producer
      Ron Gaboury, W.G. Snuffy Walden
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 20m
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