February 6, 2009
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Jason Crigler, Marshall Crenshaw, Norah Jones, Teddy Thompson
The resilience of the human spirit and the restorative power of true love serve as the focal points of this documentary, which follows the recovery process of a gifted guitarist stricken by a debilita... read more 
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February 6, 2009
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
If you can get past the excruciating title, Life. Support. Music. is a blessedly nimble journey from loss to reclamation. Full Review
February 4, 2009
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
As in Metzgar's Chances of the World Changing and his recent Reporter, the helmer's quiet narration and sharp focus grant his subjects a matter-of-fact dignity. Full Review
February 3, 2009
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice
Eric Daniel Metzgar has made a not-very-good movie marked by his consistent inability to let the material speak for itself. Full Review
February 8, 2009
Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru
A mostly touching, inspirational and engrossing documentary. Full Review
February 8, 2009
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Inspiring story of how the love of his family and his creativity are lifelines pulling a young man with a brain hemorrhage back into the land of the living. Full Review
February 6, 2009
John P. McCarthy, Boxoffice Magazine
Metzgar, whose previous two docs received awards, should consider making a follow-up movie down the road. Wherever Jason and his family are at that point, odds are it will provide another opportunity ... Full Review
February 4, 2009
Micah Towery, Slant Magazine
Suffers from its inability to disentangle its sentimental attachments from what is universally empathic. Full Review
February 4, 2009
Drew Toal, Time Out New York
Watching Crigler go from likable, ax-wielding guy to a prone figure who can't even close his mouth, and then his eventual return to the stage, is inspiring, and reaffirms our belief in the healing pow... Full Review
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