Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song

August 26, 2022
A definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen's life... as seen through the prism of his song, Hallelujah.

Details About the Film

Hallelujah weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times; the song's journey from record label reject to anthem; and the testimonies of the artists for who Hallelujah has become a touchstone. Approved for production by the artist himself before his death and granted access to his personal archive by the Cohen Trust, the film presents a wealth of never-before-seen material including notebooks, journals, photographs, and audio recordings.

Featuring Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Glen Hansard, Sharon Robinson, Rufus Wainwright and many others.

Director(s): Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller
Year Released: 2022
Runtime: 115 minutes
Country: United States
Language(s): English
Accessibility Options: ListenTech (Hearing Impaired / Personal Amplified Audio Receiver w/optional T-Coil loop)CaptiView (Hearing Impaired / Personal Closed-Caption Device)Fidelio (Visually Impaired / Personal Descriptive Audio Device with optional T-Coil loop)

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"In a class by itself.. a majestic, almost symphonic documentary"

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