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Directors Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine made the very underrated The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden before true crime became all the rage, but in their own sophisticated way. Like here, Geller and Goldfine specialize in elegantly crafted documentaries that fuse archival storytelling with vivid character studies. Their films explore the fascinating and sometimes contradictory personalities that shape extraordinary true stories. The archival footage is a real highlight, as is Asher’s dry, funny way of reminiscing, whether alone on stage or with his friends in more intimate settings, at home or in recording studios. There’s a genuine fly-on-the-wall quality to it, like you’ve been invited into someone’s living room while they flip through old photo albums. Somewhat flashy and never dull, you watch a well-told story that washes over you.
What sneaks up on you is just how influential Asher actually was. He’s the Zelig of pop music, present at nearly every turning point without ever taking center stage, and the film does a great job of connecting those dots. As an elder Millennial, it’s surprising how many records and artists I grew up with that can be traced back to this one guy. By the end, Everywhere Man feels less like a celebration: joyful, upbeat, and a portrait of someone who has clearly lived a full, lucky life. It’s a warm way to spend a couple of hours.
