Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song Now

: Intimate recordings and interviews, specifically those with journalist Larry "Ratso" Sloman, which allow Cohen to narrate his own story.

: Concert clips spanning Cohen's career, culminating in moving footage from his final tours. Critical Perspectives

: A thoughtful biography of Cohen’s life, from his Montreal upbringing and literary beginnings to his five-year retreat at a Zen monastery. Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

The film is structured around three distinct "creative strands":

The documentary is a definitive exploration of the legendary singer-songwriter, told through the "prism" of his most famous work. Directed by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine, the film weaves together the history of the man and the unlikely, decade-long evolution of a song that transformed from a rejected record label track into a universal hymn. Three Core Themes The film is structured around three distinct "creative

: Interviews with major artists (such as Brandi Carlile and Rufus Wainwright) for whom the song has become a personal and professional touchstone. Unique Access & Materials

Approved by Leonard Cohen shortly before his 80th birthday in 2014, the documentary features never-before-seen archival materials from the Cohen Trust. Unique Access & Materials Approved by Leonard Cohen

: Access to Cohen’s private notebooks, journals, and photographs.