A curiously effective musical docu that captures the raw dynamics of collective creativity, “The Family Jams” was shot during the 2004 tour of an eclectic traveling troupe composed of “freak folk” artist Devendra Banhart, polyrhythmic harpist/singer Joanna Newsom and Andy Cabic’s group Vetiver.

Scheib, Ronne, “Film Reviews: The Family Jams” Variety, April 7, 2011.