- 2006
- Balcony Releasing
- 1 h 30 m
SummaryThis documentary takes a hilarious look behind the front lines of the media wars during the most contentious election in recent history. But ultimately, the film is a personal drama of transformation, as Al Franken leaves his comedy days behind and moves from his seat in the sidelines to become a contender inside the political ring. (Balcony Rel...
Directed By:Nick Doob, Chris Hegedus
Al Franken: God Spoke
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Less a documentary than a love fest for Al Franken, this scattershot movie, shot over two years, follows the zigzag trail of political satirist Al Franken as he feuds with Bill O'Reilly, campaigns against George W. Bush, and helps establish Air America.
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Neither a profile nor a critique, though, the film's only focus is its subject's mild self-regard.
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Sketchy but often entertaining.
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Most of this doc is content to wander through Franken's recent show-biz resume, to no particular end.
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The film ends before Franken can actually take the step from commentator to participant, which adds to its overall unfinished and unfocused air.
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Fans of Franken's wittier print and broadcast work might smile. But I haven't seen this much smug, awkward laughter and bathos since, well, "Man of the Year."
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This film by Nick Doob and Chris Hegedus forces us to make some decisions about him. For myself, I find him generally gross, in person and in manner.
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Production Company:
- Pennebaker Hegedus Films
- Nick Doob Productions
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Release Date:Sep 13, 2006
Duration:1 h 30 m
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Tagline:Taking back America one laugh at a time.
