Thanks for the memories!

Excellent adaptation.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

Being a fan of Lydia's music I was certainly predisposed to like this film. The filmmaker brought so much more to the party, with the visual treats of the funny animation and the photo albums for example. The style reminded me of other docs like 'We Jam Econo' but has its own flair. The biggest charm of course is Lydia herself. Admittedly slightly alienated from society yet at the same time very charismatic, the push-pull dynamic of her is fascinating. Her band mates are fantastic supporting players in every way.This film goes into my highest echelon of music documentaries. I look forward to seeing Gorman's other films.

The documentary answers the question as we meet this young and interesting singer. We are exposed to the highs and lows of life on the road and the complexity of her personality. I enjoyed seeing the creative process unfold combined with angst that usually goes, but rarely seen, among creative people. I hadn't a clue who she was prior to seeing this film at the Boston International Film Festival; now i know and i suspect that we will see more of her. The film makers take us on a brilliant visual trip that lets us enter the world of these brilliant musicians.

I loved this documentary for baring all the Heat & Soul and Warts and all of Lydia. I was pleasantly surprise on how each band member was featured & how much they contribute to the overall sound and spirit of Lydia Loveless the band. They fellow musicians are not only talented in their own right, but downright Funny!! Lydia herself was quite candid in this documentary and you get to see what makes her tick, come along for the ride in the songwriter process and party after the show with the band. One thing I did learn for sure from this documentary is that you cannot put Lydia Loveless in a box, she will scratch & kick her way out of it. A Must watch for true Rock N Roll Fans and for those of us who keep hoping for a Carson Drew Reunion.Coney

Caught this at a film festival in Columbus Ohio. An in depth interview/visceral dissection of a brilliant songwriter climbing through the growth and successes of her rock band. Very real life with insightful questions and behind the scene stories of a rise to success. Part history of the band, part commentary on what it means to be true to your art, and along the way you learn that Lydia has surrounded herself with an incredibly talented team. You will enjoy this not only for the outstanding sound and music, but also because you can't watch this and not be captivated by her talents. She refuses to be categorized to one genre, and you walk away thinking she doesn't write or perform because she wants to, it's because she NEEDS to. If you love interesting dialogue and laughing at the joys of real life, you will really enjoy this unique documentary. It kicks ass, like Lydia does.