Directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman offer fans a musical treat in their bio documentary Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. Epstein and Friedman (The Celluloid Closet) are masters of the narrative arc and smartly recount Ronstadt's discovery and rise, her musical experimentation and embrace of her Mexican roots and these later years that have been quieted by Parkinson's disease. The joy of the film is not just in the soundtrack, which is irresistible, but in hearing Ronstadt tell her own story throughout. She reveals herself to be not a detached superstar but insightful and reflective about herself and the world. She's had one hell of a career, inspired numerous other female artists in popular music and been a cherished friend. Hearing Emmylou Harris's story of Ronstadt's generosity will fill your heart and hearing Ronstadt join her cousin and nephew in a lovely Spanish love song will break it.
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