Sunday, November 1, 2015

Glen Campbell I'll Be Me

Glen Campbell I'll Be Me is a documentary that you can find on Netflix and one worth watching. The documentary is about his battle with Alzheimer's Disease. When Glen was diagnosed, he decided to do one last tour for his fans, and also document the progression of the disease to bring awareness to many in our Congress to help increase funding for a cure.

The movie reacquaints the viewer to his music. I forgot what an accomplished musician Glen was over his long career. The music is what makes this documentary so unique. When the brain declines during the progress of the disease, Glen's musical part of his brain is the last to be effected. He can forget his daughter's name, repeat a conversation 30 or 40 times that he just had, but some how, deep in his brain he can play guitar and sing his songs with the help of a teleprompter.

The movie is an uncomfortable journey. As the tour progresses, so does the disease. By the time the tour is wrapped up, you will notice a very different Glen Campbell. Families with Alzheimer's will surely to connect to the movie. Famous country music stars and celebrities share how they lost their parents to Alzheimer's and some discuss their fear of growing old as the disease is genetic and could possibly impact them one day.

My only critique of the film is I wish there was more concert footage. One may surely want to order the Glen Campbell catalog of music after watching the movie, because you are left wanting to hear more of Glen's music. A great music for anyone experiencing Alzheimer's or wanting to learn more about the disease. 

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