A movie opens Friday about a groundbreaking singer-songwriter who’s become a legend as the voice of her times, who has captivated audiences with the honesty of her voice and mesmerizing stage presence.
If you were expecting Taylor Swift, think again: For those who came of age amid the ructions and revolutionary zeal of the 1960s, that generational avatar can only be Joan Baez. Talk about “eras”: In the documentary “Joan Baez I Am a Noise,” a delicate, densely layered, startlingly candid examination of the singer’s life and career, Baez can be seen navigating the past six decades, if not always easily, with awe-inspiring talent, perseverance and courage.
