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Pleasure and Pain

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Candid moments and concert footage combine for a portrait of musician Ben Harper.

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Eric Campos Film Threat 12/29/2002
3/5
It turns my stomach when I hear that a musician takes himself so seriously that he thinks can change the world. Go to Full Review Jon Lap Apollo Guide 11/27/2002
61/100
The film is a timorous, flailing attempt at docu-philosophy. Co-directors Danny Clinch and Sam Lee must have thought that desultory use of slow motion and quick-cuts can cover for aimlessness. Go to Full Review Ernest Hardy L.A. Weekly 11/22/2002
Those already enmeshed in the cult of Harper will be thrilled by this behind-the-scenes, on-the-road glimpse at their hero. Others may welcome exposure to his music but find the film -- and Harper -- a bit tedious. Go to Full Review Larry Carroll Countingdown.com 11/20/2002
B-
As viewers leave the theater, they may end up asking themselves a question which it wasn't attempting to elicit: Does knowing this much about a great musical talent help or hinder your ability to like the music? Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Danny Clinch

Director

Sam Lee

Director

Ben Harper

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Danny Clinch

Producer

Danny Clinch

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Synopsis Candid moments and concert footage combine for a portrait of musician Ben Harper.
Director
Danny Clinch, Sam Lee
Producer
Danny Clinch
Screenwriter
Danny Clinch
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 19, 2002
Runtime
1h 30m