David Crosby: Remember My Name Movie Review

David Crosby: Remember My Name is a 2019 documentary about the musician David Crosby. A.J. Eaton directed it and produced it by Cameron Crowe Cameron Crowe is an American author, actor, direct >> Read More... . The title is a play on the title of Crosby's 1971 album If I Could Only Remember My Name.

Plot

It is a revealing and deeply personal documentary exploring the life and creative renaissance of music icon David Crosby. A cultural force for over fifty years, Crosby faced an uncertain future after the 2015 dissolution of Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Racked with health issues and personal obstacles, Crosby forged a new path at 77 age. Seeking out younger musicians and recording a pair of critically-praised new albums, Crosby now sets out to make a mark in a world so different from the generation he came to define in the 60s. Crosby shares his often-challenging journey with humor and bites with unflinching honesty, self-examination, regret, fear, and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music.

Star Performance:

David Crosby is a stunning human being. He had a lot to get off his chest in this fascinating and brutally candid documentary. The character was fascinatingly honest and sad at the same time. He gave so much music to many people and continues to do so. One thing is sure, Crosby can still sing as gloriously as ever.

Analysis:

Refreshingly candid and disarmingly reflective, David Crosby: Remember My Name offers an absorbing look at its subject's life and career. David Crosby reflects on his life of music stardom while forging new paths to relevancy at the age of 77 in this deeply personal documentary. Filmed for six weeks during an American tour Crosby takes us back in time to a few memorable events in his life and talks frankly about his relationships with his musical collaborators, most of whom he has completely alienated. 

What’s There?

• Wonderful music
• Inspiring Story

What’s not There?

• A bit depressing

Verdict:

This inspirational story, filled with music, will speak to loyal fans and legions of new ones. Well worth a watch. It can be a recommendation to anyone, fan or not.