I saw this at the Doc 'n' Roll festival in London. It's an indie production in the truest sense - a labour of love that's inspired contributions from an amazing array of artists and people connected with Joe.
The film does what documentaries do best: get out of the way and tell the story of their subject faithfully, while lightly sketching a compelling central character.
People's experiences of Joe could differ wildly and these contradictions are left intact for all to see, showing the complexity of someone with remarkable strengths and debilitating weaknesses in all areas of his life.
There are some remarkable contributions from people who haven't spoken about their experiences before. Hearing these stories from people personally connected to Joe can be difficult, moving, interesting, touching and hilarious. Most importantly, the life shines through, which is what Joe's achievements deserve.
Hopefully this film will be seen by a wider audience.
The film does what documentaries do best: get out of the way and tell the story of their subject faithfully, while lightly sketching a compelling central character.
People's experiences of Joe could differ wildly and these contradictions are left intact for all to see, showing the complexity of someone with remarkable strengths and debilitating weaknesses in all areas of his life.
There are some remarkable contributions from people who haven't spoken about their experiences before. Hearing these stories from people personally connected to Joe can be difficult, moving, interesting, touching and hilarious. Most importantly, the life shines through, which is what Joe's achievements deserve.
Hopefully this film will be seen by a wider audience.