2022 Boston Society of Film Critics: special commendation to Justin Freed “for his seminal contribution to Boston art film as a legendary programmer and exhibitor, and for his forthright, courageous mixed media autobiographical film, ‘Jazz Saved My Life.’”
Loren King, a BSFC member, is a Globe correspondent. Boston Globe, December 12. 2022
“It was fabulous! … I had the best time: world-class jazz, a lovely, heartfelt talk from Maria Schneider, and your spectacular film, so touching and personal and filled with startlingly beautiful imagery. Thanks so much!”
Film critic Gerald Peary, December 4, 2022
Jazz/Film Review: “An Evening of Jazz Healing” — A Thing of Beauty and Sharing
Michael Ullman , The Art Fuse, December 3, 2022
‘Jazz and healing’ at Coolidge Corner, through the lens of Justin Freed
By James Sullivan Globe correspondent, November 28
2022https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/28/arts/jazz-healing-coolidge-corner-through-lens-justin-freed/