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New York Doll Review

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4.0

Dave White Profile

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  • 4.0
    72

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    Greg Whiteley's small, tender documentary portrait New York Doll looks at life after rock 'n' roll as experienced by Arthur (Killer) Kane, the original bassist for the legendary glam-punk band the New York Dolls.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety Dennis Harvey

    A charmer whose lack of profane language or images renders it unexpectedly viable for general broadcast.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Sheri Linden

    A tender take on life after stardom.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    This makes for a modestly touching journey, but New York Doll, in its wafer-thin way, is an oxymoron: a hagiographic tribute to a rocker with more passion than talent.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    Though it is small in scale and lasts only 78 minutes, New York Doll, like any documentary, goes places we expect it to and places we do not. As journeys go, this is one to treasure.

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