A philosophical investigation into the nature of humanity, art, creativity, being, and purpose. As much a visual poem as a documentary, the film oscillates from present to past and weaving intimate glimpses of the world renowned jazz percussionist's fascinating cosmology with blistering performances from around the globe.... (Full plot summary below)
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A philosophical investigation into the nature of humanity, art, creativity, being, and purpose. As much a visual poem as a documentary, the film oscillates from present to past and weaving intimate glimpses of the world renowned jazz percussionist's fascinating cosmology with blistering performances from around the globe.
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| The New York TimesGlenn KennyYou can get a lot of facts about Mr. Graves and his discography on the internet (and I recommend you do). This movie gives you, well, the man’s heart, and it’s a beautiful one. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganMilford Graves: Full Mantis is a wide-ranging look at an intriguing artist, a documentary brimming over with his thoughts about culture as well as his music. |
| Village VoiceJordan HoffmanForm and content collide in inspiring ways in this documentary about Milford Graves — avant-garde jazz percussionist, educator, gardener, martial artist, and cardiovascular researcher. Milford Graves Full Mantis is a jazz movie in every sense of the word. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeFull Mantis gives fans the kind of intimate access more conventional docs often don't manage. Even for viewers who've never heard of the septuagenarian, it's an oddball delight. |
| GuardianCath ClarkeThis delightfully entertaining and idiosyncratic music documentary ought to banish the stereotype of drummers as talentless thickos. It’s also one of those films you can happily watch without having a jot of prior interest in its subject. |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinDespite its singular star and bursts of audio-visual vibrancy, the film may prove more ponderous and patience-testing than enlightening or involving for all but the most intrepid viewers. |
| Counterpunch.orgLouis ProyectThis joins "I Called Him Morgan" as the greatest films ever made about a jazz musician. Unlike Lee Morgan, who died tragically too young, Milford Graves is still going strong at the age of 76. You will wear a smile during the entire film. |
| New YorkerRichard BrodyA fragmentary portrait of Graves that embraces his holistic philosophy but gives his music short shrift. |
| Film ThreatJoshua SpeiserBobbing and weaving between the metaphysical and physical, the past and the present, the film is a challenging narrative that rewards the patient viewer with insight into the creative, improvisational process of its visionary protagonist who is regarded as one of the fathers of form. |
| The Stranger (Seattle, WA)Dave SegalThe overall lack of context and information may leave the uninitiated adrift. But what an adventure awaits those bold enough to enter the film's esoteric realm. |
