American Masters: Neil Young: Don't Be Denied

It was by chance that I caught this documentary on the 'grandfather of grunge' Neil Young. Wow! It's not everyday you get the chance to sit at the feet of a visionary. This doc, told by Young himself, examines his unflinching dedication to the art.

Loaded with unseen, archival performances with untold personal reflections, Don't Be Denied is a portal to Young's very soul. Collaborators like James Taylor, Nils Lofgren, Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Graham Nash add insight on the man.

From his short lived band Buffalo Springfield to Crazy Horse to CSN&Y, Young is unapologetic--cocky, even--as he relates his experiences throughout his career. Always moving forward, refusing to languish in what critics and fans say, Neil Young is refreshingly blunt.

Examining everything--from his multi platinum After the Gold Rush to his experiments with Devo in the 80s and even his protest album, Living with War, Young is conversational and AWESOME.

Neil Young: Don't be Denied is a MUST-SEE for any self-respecting music fan, but of particular interest to fans of this ICON.