Spirit Unforgettable

"When music, friendship and courage is the only medicine left."

2016 1h 26m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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With the early onset of Alzheimer's at 52, John Mann, front man for Canadian Celtic rock band Spirit of the West, confronts the reality that he's losing grasp of the poetic and political lyrics he shared with millions.

“When music, friendship and courage is the only medicine left.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Pete McCormack
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pete McCormack, shot by Ian Kerr. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Schaun Tozer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Kent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When music, friendship and courage is the only medicine left.".

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IMDB entry: tt5597012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Pete McCormack directs. Ian Kerr behind the camera. Schaun Tozer scores. Tony Kent cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Pete McCormack, shot by Ian Kerr. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Schaun Tozer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Tony Kent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marketing tagline: "When music, friendship and courage is the only medicine left.".
8IMDB entry: tt5597012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.