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Documentary on Rock Critic Robert Christgau Debuts at SXSW

1/16/2026

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The Last Critic, a documentary about Robert Christgau, the longtime rock critic, will debut at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in March 2026.
Directed by Matty Wishnow, the filmmaker, it features contributions from Randy Newman, Boots Riley, and Colson Whitehead.
Critics Greil Marcus and Ann Powers participate in the project.
The documentary highlights Robert Christgau's influential career in rock criticism and his ongoing work in his eighties.

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The Last Critic, a documentary about Robert Christgau, the longtime rock critic, will debut at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in March 2026.
Directed by Matty Wishnow, the filmmaker, it features contributions from Randy Newman, Boots Riley, and Colson Whitehead.
Critics Greil Marcus and Ann Powers participate in the project.
The documentary highlights Robert Christgau's influential career in rock criticism and his ongoing work in his eighties.