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St. Vincent: Down and Out Downtown

St. Vincent: Down and Out Downtown

2021
Documentary Music
51 min NR USA
10 / 10
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St. Vincent makes her full length live streamed concert debut with “Down And Out Downtown,” a sepia toned tour de force of gritty grooves, hungover glamour and spellbinding…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Bill Benz
Starring
St. Vincent / Justin Meldal-Johnsen / Jason Falkner / Rachel Eckroth / Mark Guiliana / Nayanna Holley / Sy Smith / Neka Hamilton

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Down and Out Downtown' captures St. Vincent in a moment of confident artistic expression. The film's sepia-toned visuals create an immediate atmosphere, evoking a sense of timeless cool and 'gritty grooves'. It's a compelling showcase for her live…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is St. Vincent at her absolute finest. 'Down and Out Downtown' is a triumph of concert filmmaking, a sepia-toned immersion into her unique sonic world. The 'gritty grooves' and 'hungover glamour' are not just buzzwords; they are…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

St. Vincent's 'Down and Out Downtown' offers a stylish, if somewhat curated, glimpse into her live performance capabilities. The sepia aesthetic is a bold choice, lending a vintage feel that aligns with the 'hungover glamour' theme. While the…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A visually arresting experience, 'Down and Out Downtown' positions St. Vincent at her most compelling. The film's sepia palette sets a mood of sophisticated melancholy, perfectly suiting the 'gritty grooves' and 'hungover glamour' promised. Her live-streamed debut is…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

St. Vincent's 'Down and Out Downtown' is a sepia-toned marvel, a live concert film that transcends mere performance. Her full-length debut in this format is a testament to her enduring artistry, showcasing 'gritty grooves and hungover glamour' with…

FAQs

The film highlights 'new arrangements' of St. Vincent's extensive catalogue, suggesting a thoughtful reinterpretation of her existing material. This isn't simply a live rendition of studio versions; the context implies creative reworking. These arrangements, performed by the skilled 'Down And Out Downtown Band', are designed to showcase the versatility of her songs, shifting from 'rollicking full band rave-ups' to 'delicate acoustic interludes'. This musical dynamism is a key feature of the concert's appeal.