The benefit of It’s Only Life After All is in its dedication to including as much of that ephemera as possible. But there’s a bigger, more rewarding story here, too. One of acceptance.

| Jul 19, 2024

The story is uplifting and I found myself moved by the wonderful contributions they have made not only to the music scene but also the LGBTQ+ community and their environmental activism work.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jun 19, 2024

"Life After All" has plenty of music, but the film is more interested in celebrating optimism and bringing viewers one step closer to fine.

| May 28, 2024

As is the case in most documentaries about famous women from the 1990s, there’s lots of footage of talk show hosts being absolute dicks to them. But yes, you’ll hear a lot of their excellent music.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | May 9, 2024

Director Bombach captured the appreciation the duo have for each other, in a collaboration tempered through mutual respect, unconditional love and a poignant/life-affirming evolution ... and even though tested, it remains connective. Amy & Emily rule!

| Original Score: 5/5 | Apr 13, 2024

If you don't know, if you want to learn more, “It’s Only Life After All" doesn't get the job done, even at 2 hours long.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 12, 2024

Existing fans will be mesmerized, but non-fans like me should also get a kick out of “It’s Only Life After All.”

| Apr 10, 2024

... The documentary dismantles the myopic views of the haters, offering a deeper understanding of the Indigo Girls’ activism and music.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 3, 2024

Known for supporting multiple causes, including LGBTQ, indigenous, environmental, social justice, and empowering the disenfranchised, among others, the doc honors the contributions the duo has made for many years.

| Original Score: A- | Apr 2, 2024

The duo have benefited artistically and have expanded their political awareness by embracing their gay identities, but it has come at a cost...

| Nov 16, 2023

Crowd-funded by fans of Indigo Girls, bio-doc with amazing collection of archival footage is mostly for long-time fans of duo they acknowledge being known as “the lesbian acoustic” singer/songwriters, plus new comments on activism and emotional crises.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Oct 14, 2023

[It's Only Life After all] acknowledges a lifetime of self-consciousness, miscommunication, and mistakes. It’s always positively framed. Reflections on how the pair’s understanding of activism and the place of whiteness in community organizing evolved

| Jul 31, 2023

A frank, up-close portrait...

| Jul 14, 2023

I think this film, though enticing, will interest only their fans.

| Original Score: B | Jun 18, 2023

Emily Saliers and Amy Ray of indie folk rockers Indigo Girls convey what they want the audience to experience from their music: self-esteem, a shared experience, and healing, likening it almost to a warm hug... exactly what the film provides.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 15, 2023

Emily shares her journey to sobriety, and the duo share many facets of their lives that will delight longtime fans as well as those just discovering their legacy.

| Feb 21, 2023

To its benefit, the documentary spotlights The Indigo Girls as artists and activists, through the music and partnership that made them folk icons.

| Feb 10, 2023

I knew almost nothing about them before watching so learning about their journeys is fascinating. I also enjoyed seeing how their platonic friendship played out over the years.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Feb 5, 2023

It’s Only Life After All should be a joy for Indigo Girls fans, and after watching this documentary, it’ll be hard to not call yourself a fan if you aren't already.

| Original Score: B+ | Feb 2, 2023

A demonstration of just how much work has been done by so many people over the years to build to where we were currently are is a pointed reminder not to take these changes for granted.

| Feb 2, 2023