CHICKS FILM GETS RAVES
The Dixie Chicks picked up an early positive review for their new
documentary film, Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing.
The trio—Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire—attended
the premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, Sept. 12. The film focuses on
what the Dixie Chicks have gone through since Natalie’s anti-President
Bush remark at a 2003 London concert. Variety.com praised the movie for
giving viewers an enormous amount of behind-the-scenes access to the
group’s personal and professional lives. “[The filmmakers] have crafted
an insightful and heartfelt look at the experiences of the Dixie Chicks
over the last three years,” writes Phil Gallo on variety.com. In the
movie, Natalie continues to attack President Bush, making the documentary
more politically charged than originally planned. “It was one of those
things where we knew it was important to continue filming,” says Emily
about Natalie’s remarks. The film opens in general release in October.
- published September 15, 2006
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