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By Alistair Lawrence
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Post-lockdown British pop star docu has some swearing.
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George Ezra: End to End
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What's the Story?
GEORGE EZRA: END TO END follows British singer and guitarist George Ezra as he and two friends walk the length of the United Kingdom and talk to different musicians.
Is It Any Good?
Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Ezra is almost as famous for his everyman quality as he is for his music. Keeping a low profile doesn't appear to be a problem for him, and his refreshing lack of ego makes it easy for him and two friends to walk the length of the U.K., from Land's End to John O'Groats, which is the framing for George Ezra: End to End. Along the way, Ezra takes the opportunity to use the walk as therapy to reconnect with the world in 2021 following an enforced hibernation period during the COVID-19 lockdown. He also tries to articulate the pressures of fame without self-pity and takes a genuine interest in lesser-known artists based along their route.
Watching an unassuming success story gear himself back up for touring and performing to thousands of fans is the highlight of this modest documentary. There are no real surprises, but the makers deftly weave in enough local color and details from Ezra's family history to keep the momentum going. All the post-lockdown conversations have already dated End to End slightly, but that's arguably a good thing. It shows how quickly we've moved on from the pandemic's setbacks. Ezra might not have much new to say about that or anything else -- "I'm not a very extreme dude, am I?" he notes at one point -- but he is unflinchingly honest and likably self-aware. As a result, it's impossible not to wish him well as he makes the effort to spread some kindness and empathy as he goes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how mental health was discussed in George Ezra: End to End. Did you relate to Ezra's anxieties about getting back into the world after being locked down during the pandemic? Have you also found physical exercise helps your well-being?
Talk about the friendship between Ezra and his two filmmaker friends. How did it compare to your own friendships? What makes a good friendship?
Discuss the different communities and artists in the documentary. How did music bring them together, while giving them a unique identity?
Talk about the language used. Did the fact that the film was a documentary make it feel natural or unnecessary?
In what ways did Ezra and his friends show empathy, gratitude, and perseverance? Why are these such important life skills to have? Can you think of a time when you've demonstrated these traits?
Movie Details
- In theaters : August 29, 2022
- Cast : George Ezra
- Directors : Adam Scarborough , Christy Tattershall
- Studio : Lorton Entertainment
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Empathy , Gratitude , Perseverance
- Run time : 101 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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