Her Aim Is True

2013
8.3| 1h10m| en
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Journey behind the lens of unlikely rock and roll photographer, Jini Dellaccio who visualized punk before it had a name and embodied indie before it was cool. In tracing Jini’s courageous and convention-defying pursuit of creativity, discover a riveting story of an artistic legacy lost and found.

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Freaktana A Major Disappointment
BallWubba Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.
Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
lzedjones This isn't just another story of a woman excelling in a male dominated field. This is the story of a woman who just did what she wanted to do and did it her way. It is the story of a life well lived. Whitehead does an excellent job of introducing us to the woman but an even better job of making us fall in love with her. Needless to say in any good doc you learn a few things along the way. but unlike many docs, you want to share this experience with all your friends. After seeing this film you'll not only have profound admiration for this barrier busting woman but will have developed a love for the imagery of the period. I just wanted to see more and more.
Angry Filmmaker I had the opportunity to see Her Aim Is True at the Tallgrass Film Festival and I loved it! Like most people I had never heard of Jini Dellaccio, which is horrible because I'm from the Pacific Northwest and I was familiar with most of the bands that she photographed. I've seen so many of those photographs and never realized that the same person took them. Jini's style is so unique, her work should be studied by every aspiring photographer. Jini's is an incredible story of an unknown artist who should be known! I'm glad that Karen Whitehead has brought her story to the screen. When you see some of her photos you will be amazed (especially her shot of an very young Neil Young). If you have a chance check this film out. You won't be disappointed.
Roger Jackson Loved this film, saw it at Hot Springs doc film festival. In 1964, middle-aged suburban housewife, Jini Dellaccio, began hanging with bands like The Sonics, shooting startling images and innovative album covers. Soon she was grabbing unprecedented portraits of Neil Young and early performances by bands like The Who, Rolling Stones, and Mamas & Papas. The film is super-compelling, it's beautifully shot, great music and Jini's life story is exciting and awe- inspiring. Docs like this can easily become dull and repetitive, but "Her Aim is True" starts strong and just gets better and better. Jini is now in her 90's, still shooting great pics of up and coming bands in the Pacific North-West, still rockin' out, no plans to retire. Big thumbs up!
LeeHiller Karen Whitehead's film is an elegant time machine in which we are observers to an extraordinary life. We soon discover Jini Dellaccio is far more that just photographer, she is a loving wife, loyal friend, talented musician and gracious storyteller. I grew up in Portland and Seattle, Her Aim Is True captures both Jini's spectacular photography and the unique Northwest 60s punk and rock culture. In her 40s her revolutionary black and white photography created iconic album covers for The Sonics and The Wailers. Later Jini's would photograph the early performances by The Who, Rolling Stones, Mitch Ryder and Mamas & Papas. Karen captures every element with raw cinematic artistry.