Plexifilm plx03 Jem Cohen Benjamin Smoke
Benjamin Smoke is the acclaimed documentary by directors Jem Cohen (Fugazi: Instrument) and Peter Sillen (Speed Racer) on legendary underground musician Benjamin Smoke. The documentary follows the path of this fringe-dweller and renegade living in the hidden Atlanta neighborhood called 'Cabbagetown' and playing with his band Smoke.
78 minutes. color/black & white, super 8mm & 16mm.
Features include: outtake footage, short films of tribute songs to Benjamin by Cat Power and Vic Chesnutt.
My favorite music documentary ever. EVER.
And, yes, I've probably seen whatever one you're thinking of at this moment.