My favorite documentaries are ones that peek into peoples lives in a way that is totally revealing, non-judgmental, but nonetheless incredibly entertaining. This documentary pays out on all fronts. The focus is on people all over the country who mail in their poem/songs and have them put to music for a fee. Some dream of hitting it big, but most seem happy to just have their words put to music and actually recorded. I really liked the filmmakers treating the subjects with such authenticity. Many small-town Americana type folks who personify what are inexplicably the nooks and crannies of American culture. I loved it and if you like quirky, Errol Morris type documentaries you'll find this entertaining.
Off the Charts: The Song-Poem Story
(2003 TV Movie)
Quirky, off the wall documentary
14 February 2007