So this is the first documentary that I'm reviewing that I didn't watch instantly online. It's been in my queue for a while, and I finally got it this weekend.
I'm a huge fan of Thelonious Monk. He's one of those guys that I look up to for their individualism, like an Ayn Rand character, or Hugh Laurie. I'm not a jazz-guru, although I listen to a fair amount, but I've been in love with Thelonious Monk since middle school when I used to listen to Monk's Dream when I went to bed.
The documentary was great because it helped me put a face to the sound. The best part, in my opinion, was that it included a ton of old footage of Monk in concert, in recording, and traveling. If you're looking for a ton of information about him, this probably isn't the best documentary. I was surprised by the lack of narration and the unorganized nature of the film. Frankly, I enjoyed this because in place of narration, there was a lot of footage of Monk being Monk and a lot of great songs in the background.
I gave it a 4/5 on Netflix, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone that isn't interested in Monk.
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