Synopsis

In May 2011, family and friends gathered together to pay tribute to the late, great singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle. This film is part concert, and partly an intimate look at a family coming to terms with the loss of a loved one. The film is a testament to Kate’s incredible songwriting, and the bond she shared not only with her children and sisters but with all the people in the film who lovingly celebrate her life through her songs. The film deals with the healing power of music as a cathartic, celebratory life force. Joining Rufus and Martha Wainwright and the rest of the family are Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris, Antony, Teddy Thompson, and Krystal Warren.

Director

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  • Lian Lunson
  • Lian Lunson, originally from Australia, worked as an actress before moving to Los Angeles, where she shifted to directing. In the U.S., she directed music videos for artists like Neil Young, Pearl Jam, and U2. In 2006, she made her acclaimed film *Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man*, a tribute concert film of Leonard Cohen, which was showcased at the Toronto, Sundance, and Berlin Film Festivals.