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Hallelujah.

Geller, Daniel, (film director.). Goldfine, Dayna, (film director.). Dylan, Bob, (actor.). Carlile, Brandi, (actor.). Buckley, Jeff, (actor.). Cale, John, (actor.). Cohen, Leonard, (actor.). Wainwright, Rufus, (actor.). Mongrel Media (Firm), (Distributor). Kanopy (Firm), (Distributor).

Summary:

This documentary explores Leonard Cohen’s life through the lens of his song “Hallelujah,” tracing its transformation from a rejected track to an international anthem. Directed by Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine, the film captures Cohen’s journey from poet to singer-songwriter, intertwining his spiritual struggles, creative perseverance, and evolving musical style. Rare archival footage, personal journals, and interviews with friends and collaborators—including John Cale and Brandi Carlile—illustrate how Cohen refined "Hallelujah" over years, creating a work that would later be covered by Jeff Buckley, propelling it to cultural prominence. Using Cohen's own words and insights from major artists, the film reveals "Hallelujah" as both deeply personal and universal, underscoring its role as an enduring symbol of faith, love, and resilience.

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  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (118 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
  • Publisher: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Mongrel Media, 2021.

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General Note:
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Participant or Performer Note:
Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Leonard Cohen, Rufus Wainwright
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Originally produced by Mongrel Media in 2021.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subject: Arts.
Music.
Documentary films.
Artists.
Biography.
Musicians.
Folk music.
Performing arts.
Genre: Documentary films.

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