Amazing Grace NEON / BARRY FEINSTEIN
The 37th installment of Reel Music, the Northwest Film Center’s annual roundup of new and noteworthy music-related movies, is a tidy affair: just 14 films scattered over three weeks. Even with this smaller-than-usual scope, the mini-fest remains as well-balanced as ever, with a full range of documentaries and concert films that cover an impressive assortment of genres, including both freshly made fare and some absolute classics. There’s plenty to see and hear, but here are our picks for the can’t-miss flicks at Reel Music 37.