Documentary charting the contribution of maverick independent film maker Robert Downey Sr and his relationship with his son as he nears the end of his life.
An odd mix this, as whilst it is all a bit wacky and rather 'Hollywood' about a film maker who, as someone points out, was never particularly troubled whether his films made sense, it is very touching. The intimate relationship between father and son is indeed very sweet and does get to you, particularly towards the inevitable end. I can't say I get an urge to go back and watch any of Sr's avant garde contributions to the 60s and 70s, but he did seem like a nice man with ambition and drive.
An odd mix this, as whilst it is all a bit wacky and rather 'Hollywood' about a film maker who, as someone points out, was never particularly troubled whether his films made sense, it is very touching. The intimate relationship between father and son is indeed very sweet and does get to you, particularly towards the inevitable end. I can't say I get an urge to go back and watch any of Sr's avant garde contributions to the 60s and 70s, but he did seem like a nice man with ambition and drive.