Am I Black Enough For You
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Reviews Counted:15
Fresh:9
Rotten:6
Average Rating:5.6/10
Rated: 12A
Theatrical Release:03-07-2009
Reviews for Am I Black Enough For You
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 2/5 |
There’s not enough about the conflicts between Paul and those who controlled his records but this is a fan-like yet not too oleaginous tribute. Full Review |
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 3/5 |
Slightly woolly overall, though you might find yourself buying the CDs. I did. Full Review |
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4/5 |
A touching story, relatively well told with the bonus of a fine backing track and eloquent interview subjects. Full Review |
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2/5 |
It all boils down to a complete lack of focus on the part of the film-makers. Not only do they fail to get their questions answered, they also run out of material so disastrously. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Philadelphia's soul legend Billy Paul takes centre stage in this intriguing documentary, which teases out the nuances of his complex and often painful career. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The film succeeds in making us want to check out the singer’s back catalogue. Full Review |
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2/5 |
The old fella’s still got it, but you’ll wish you knew more about him. Full Review |
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2/5 |
It's clear that there isn't enough imagery to cover the narrative. This is a 50-minute radio programme stuck in 90 minutes of pixels. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The feeling that the film’s subject has been over-stretched isn’t helped by some crass overdubs of Paul’s live performances. Authenticity starts at home. Full Review |
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4/5 |
This illuminating doc looks back on the Philly singer's life and times. It reveals a vast talent who lost his way through a combination of drugs and bad business decisions. Full Review |
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3/5 |
An intriguing documentary. Full Review |
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Am I Black Enough for You is a brain-curdling essay in docu-sycophancy. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Olsson, a Swedish enthusiast, doesn't manage to resolve the questions or even convince me that they're interesting enough to sustain a whole film. Full Review |
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An affectionate and thoughtful portrait of an artist. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Despite a few structural problems, Am I Black Enough For You is an engaging and ultimately uplifting film. Full Review |
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