victorproulx Well executed film. While the physical history of Mr Baker is presented, in the end it is his artistic history we learn. The film highlights Baker's many desertions in life. And indeed, eyewitness accounts describe the pain this man has engendered to family, and fellow musicians. Some of the major musicians of our time have one or two line observations, edited around a long, many day, interview with Ginger Baker at his ranch in South Africa. And of course the music. Seven years his junior, I witnessed much of his rock music as it happened. However, had I read that this review must have a minimum of ten lines, l would not have started it. One of the "insights" is Baker's life-long, always changing, relationship to rhythm and drums. Insightful too, is the volatile relationships in many of his bands.

CentralStateProductions "This Feature Doc is Technically speaking a Wonderful Film to watch." With 3D Animation and Stills, great Colorist Styling and a really great sound design. Its not a surprise that this Film has won several major awards so far. That's the good news. Now as far as being a true Biographical Film on the life so far of Ginger Baker, then we have to talk about a whole new ball game. There is mocking of the man here.. as in mockumentary so beware of that. Mr. Baker hosts his own narrative which is not always a good idea. But in this case, he himself qualifies his own life as a disastrous mess even without help from the Filmmaker. But the mess part needed to be broken down in a different way. This Doc in a awkward way makes fun of the man who's spiritual demons have controlled most of his life on and off the stage. I kept saying to myself, he is a man first then a drummer and the Filmmaker decided to turn that around on the audience. He said he would not talk about his x-wife so the Filmmaker did it anyway by interviewing her. He talked about things regarding other Musical Artist's in his life that he I'm speculating did not want in the Film.. the Filmmaker ignored him. So therefore, if you I suppose were afraid of Ginger Baker before, you are terrified of him now. Hence the title after the Filmmaker is clobbered in the nose by the cane of this once Rock icon. The shock value syndrome is high on the threshold of this being a real Documentary Film but becomes a terrible exploitation of a Drummer gone completely mad. I don't know which Ginger Baker, the madman, the drummer, the polo pony owner and everything else he tried really is and disappointment set in as the credits complete with outrageous outtakes role. 7stars mostly for the technical effort.

mista808 This documentary about the greatest drummer to ever walk the planet earth "Ginger Baker" was one of the most inspirational films I have ever seen. I am a musician myself and just writing this article is giving me goosebumps about how amazing Ginger Baker really is. He's been an un- liked guy by many due to hardships he's faced as a child, but you'll quickly learn to forgive Ginger Baker when watching this documentary. He is an absolute LEGEND among LEGENDS in the music world and is almost solely responsible for the heavy metal music we have today; whether it was his intention or not. If you are a music buff, a musician, or simply enjoy great documentaries then look no further!WATCH THIS FILM!

billcr12 Mister Baker here is Ginger Baker, the rock drummer, most famous for his days, from 1966-1968 with Cream. Eric Clapton was on guitar and Jack Bruce on bass. They were technically the most perfect musicians ever to play rock and roll. Clapton and Bruce are interviewed, as are others, such as Steve Winwood from his days with Baker with Traffic. The music is terrific and Baker's life is certainly interesting, separate from the music. We get a wife #1, followed up by #2, #3, and #4. The man is a disaster as a human being and father, but he is also quite possibly the greatest rock drummer ever. At an hour and a half, the film moves quickly, and the clips of Baker drumming are breathtaking. If you are a serious rock fan, this documentary is for you.