As a documentary there's not much going on here; it's not terribly sophisticated, merely repeating the same structure in each segment. It's a straightforward archival film, gathering old footage, photos and recordings together for posterity with nothing but nostalgia for bygone days on its mind. You really find yourself missing any sense of connection with the rest of the music world--even Garcia's Grateful Dead days are only hinted at. On the other hand, the music here is absolutely gorgeous, and the film does capture Garcia in full creative mode, revealing his genius for songs both simple and ornate. Highlights include the witty "kids" song Jenny Jenkins, the Latin-tinged Middle Eastern tapestry Arabia, the video for the funky The Thrill Is Gone and the catchy pop ballad Friend of the Devil. There's some terrific footage here, and some very revealing comments in the interviews that surround it. And while it's entertaining as is, you find yourself wishing a more skilled filmmaker had gone to work with this material and created something really amazing out of it.