Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light (1980): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1980, Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light is a música and documental film directed by Joni Mitchell, running about 73 minutes. “Joni Mitchell Jaco Pastorius Pat Metheny World Music” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Joni Mitchell's 1970s and '80s forays into jazzier territory may have distressed her folkie faithful, but they also resulted in some uncompromising, challenging, and, yes, entertaining music. Witness this 73-minute document from her '79 tour, which finds her backed by her greatest band ever. Mitchell's The Hissing of Summer Lawns-Hejira-Mingus period is heavily favored; there are two tunes from Court and Spark, but nothing earlier. It's not perfect--the film clips edited into the live tracks (at Mitchell's direction) are an annoying distraction (Rebel Without a Cause? Huh?). But by the time Mitchell, Mays, and vocal group the Persuasions finish a spine-tingling version of the title song, you'll have witnessed something special--and historic, as this was the only time this stellar crew toured together. --Sam Graham

Who’s in it. Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light stars Joni Mitchell as Joni Mitchell (electric guitar, vocals), Pat Metheny as Pat Metheny (Lead Guitar), Jaco Pastorius as Jaco Pastorius (bass) and Lyle Mays as Lyle Mays (Keyboards), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light page.

If you liked it. Fans of Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and La leyenda del pianista en el océano.