“Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune” documentary release tomorrow

TwentyFourBit:

In which the great protest singer Phil Ochs, who tragically died at only 35 after suffering from mental illness, gets his due via this Kenneth Bowser-directed documentary, featuring interviews with the likes of Billy Bragg, Sean Penn (Ochs inspired him to become an actor), Joan Baez, and more. A few Q&A clips are available to preview here, as well.

This looks like it’s going to be great. If you’re like me, and have loved some Phil Ochs for a long time (and maybe have read the incredible Michael Schumacher biography by the same name, although I’m not sure if there’s a connection between the book and documentary), you’re probably now excited. Hell, if you’ve never heard of him, you’re welcome.

It opens tomorrow in nine cities (but not D.C., dammit).

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