Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm

USA 2010, 83 minutes
Dir. Jacob Hatley
Rating: [Exempt]
Genres: Music, Documentary

“the portrait of the ailing artist is bittersweet, but when Helms sings or plays, the look on his face is pure joy.”~Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Aroview: An unsentimental, and better for it, portrait of the great rock drummer as he sets about recording his first album in 25 years. This documentary touches on his career as a member of The Band, his past battles with drugs, and his long-running fight with the throat cancer that would ultimately claim his life.

Member Reviews

Average rating (Good Try). Showing 1-1 of 1 member reviews.

I find this review offensive! I don’t agree with this review. I agree with this review.
2 stars (Good Try) Depressing portrait of the star of "The Last Waltz" in his last days; sick, bitter, poverty-stricken and with his voice broken. Shows that musicians not only need talent, but legal contracts to ensure that it is rewarded. ~Sandy