Usually a music documentary tries to delve deeper into the history or emotions or interactions of the artists. This one does none of the above, sticking straight to the official story line for a band of admittedly occasional interest, the White Stripes. (Disclaimer: I only like a few songs, such as 'We're Going to Be Friends' and 'Icky Thump'.)
Moreover, lack of documentary content on this tour of the Canada, timed to correspond to the band's tenth anniversary, is shored up by including what felt like an hour of live concert footage, set at an uncomfortable volume compared to the much quieter interviews. (Actually, I'm amazed I can call the interviews "quiet", as the consist entirely of Jack White talking in his stream-of-consciousness fashion while Meg is rarely able or willing to get a word in.)
Maybe I already knew enough about Jack, but I was hoping to see a little more about what brought Meg to music. Regardless, I got nothing of what I was looking for.
The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights
2009, 93 minutes, directed by Emmett Malloy
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