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Thursday, May 13, 2010

MOVIE REVIEW
Vincent: A Life In Color
The Color Of Love And Heart Beyond Sight, In Chicago


Vincent P. Falk in the documentary directed by Jennifer Burns entitled "Vincent: A Life In Color".   Zweeble Films
                                                                                                                  
by Omar P.L. Moore/PopcornReel.com        Follow popcornreel on Twitter FOLLOW
Thursday, May 13, 2010

Extraordinary, entertaining and moving, Jennifer Burns' documentary "Vincent: A Life In Color" merits a far greater audience, and after you see it (currently ending its first week at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago) you'll agree. 

Vincent P. Falk, for lack of a better word and with pun intended, is a colorful man.  With bright, resplendent suits for every occasion, come rain or shine, day or night in Chicago, Vincent is an ever-loving whirling dervish who entertains and brightens the days of thousands of Chicagoans and Second City tourists alike.

Miss Burns chronicles the man who like a matador waves his jacket, dances, spins and has a razor sharp wit, quip or joke to tell.  Had he pursued writing Mr. Falk would have been one of the great comedic writers.  He has a quick mind, undiminished by blindness.  He can see only a fraction of light out of one eye. 

The documentary, shown at numerous film festivals including last month's EbertFest, combines a group of interviews with Chicago personalities of local news, television, radio and newspapers with the story of Vincent, a Chicago icon with energy and endeavor.  "Vincent: A Life In Color" is illuminating, never falling prey to indulging saccharine or surface tendencies.  We see the arc of this vivid man's life in full focus.  We are informed by his heart, dedication and perseverance.  We get to understand what makes him tick.

Someone in Vincent's position with a tough life might have jumped off the Clark Street or State Street Bridge promenades from which he regularly serenades ferry riverboat tourists.  Undaunted by life's challenges, Vincent is a man who loves life, and loves it more abundantly than many people probably do.  A relentless extrovert, Vincent does more to bring light to the world around him than most, and he touches lives, as Miss Burns' wonderful film illustrates.  Vincent doesn't ask for special treatment or attention.  He gives special treatment to people, and his suits do as much of the talking as he does. 

"Vincent: A Life In Color" is about life itself.  It is smart, never condescends and always stays real and true to its subject.  The film passionately covers the ups and downs of Vincent's life.  Most of all though, "Vincent: A Life In Color" is a referendum on the public rather than Vincent himself. 

The film works as great art, holding a mirror up to those who comment on or about Vincent Falk, revealing something about us in the process.  At the risk of sounding naïve, it is telling, if not sad, that many people are uncomfortable with something or someone that looks or feels different from themselves, even when that something or someone brings a great joy, however ephemeral to their own life or other peoples' lives.

One of the most inspiring and memorable documentary films of 2010, "Vincent: A Life In Color" brings, love, spirit and unbounded joy to moviegoers.  The film merits an expansive release across the U.S.

More information on the film: http://www.VincentALifeInColor.com 

The film is playing exclusively in Chicago at the Gene Siskel Film Center through tonight at 9:45pm.

Unscripted review of "Vincent: A Life In Color"



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