This is the 3rd recent documentary that covers a person or period that sprung out of the late 60s rock music scene in California. (Here are my reviews of David Crosby: Remember My Name and Echo in the Canyon). This one focuses almost entirely on the music of the titular singer. It features her performing all of her hits, backed up with lots of photos and video interviews with her and colleagues. Other than her family roots in Mexico and the relationship with California Governor Jerry Brown, there’s little insight into her personal life, but there’s plenty of her magnificent singing. If you’re a fan, you’ll be in heaven. If not, it’ll prove an interesting look at this trailblazing female vocalist.
(4 / 5)