An amateur film for hardcore Ferrickheads
M. Senn | Miami, FL | 12/24/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This self-produced biographical documentary of the singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick covers roughly the 1st decade of her musical career (hence the title). It includes the high and low points of her career, including being dropped by her record label and her struggle with alcoholism. It was assembled and edited by Melissa Ferrick as a gift to her legion of devoted fans. As such, it's a fun biography if you're already a fan of Ms. Ferrick, and it does delve in some depth into the recording process for her 2nd album with Atlantic Records. However, its concert footage is unfortunately limited and truncated, and I wished it had more of the live performances that Melissa is famous for. It also has a "homemade" amateur feel which I find charming, but others might perceive as unpolished. 3.5 stars out of 5."