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Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song

Synopsis:

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song is a definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah. This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times. The song’s dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit. And moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom Hallelujah has become a personal touchstone.

Featuring: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Glen Hansard, Sharon Robinson, Rufus Wainwright and many others

“In a class by itself…a majestic, almost symphonic documentary.” – The Wall Street Journal 

“A source of illumination for both die-hard and casual fans.” – New York Times 

“An interestingly stitched together film that starts at the end and rewinds to the beginning of his songwriting career to trace how he got there.” – Associated Press 

“An affectionate and open-hearted tribute to Cohen and his work.” – TheWrap

A man playing the guitar.