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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
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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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