Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
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| Running time: | 1h 45m | Genre: | Documentary |
A definitive exploration of singersongwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, "Hallelujah." This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times; the song’s dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit; and moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom "Hallelujah" has become a personal touchstone.
Approved for production by Leonard Cohen just before his 80th birthday in 2014, the film accesses a wealth of never-before-seen archival materials from the Cohen Trust including Cohen's personal notebooks, journals and photographs, performance footage, and extremely rare audio recordings and interviews.
| Director: | Dan Geller, Dayna Goldfine |
| Studio: | Mongrel Media |
| Producer(s): | Dayna Goldfine, Dan Geller |
| Cast: | Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Glen Hansard, Sharon Robinson, Rufus Wainwright |
| Writer(s): | Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine |
| Official Site: | sonyclassics.com/film/hallelujah |
