Product Details

• Actors: Jewel
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: November 13, 2001
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005QBZ7
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,650 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking something, June 16, 2003

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S.R.W. Phillips "StevieRae5" (Lexington, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jewel - A Life Uncommon [VHS] (VHS Tape)

What is this video lacking? Interviews with the girl herself, Jewel Kilcher!

The video is semi-interesting, talking about Jewel's background and such, but it is obvious that it was produced by Jewel's mother, considering she is the one who seems to have the most interview time. The song "Little Bird," which she sang as the extra track on Jewel's CD "Spirit" (with harmonies by Jewel) opens the video. This just seems a little ego-trippy to me.

Time is spent talking to Jewel's two brothers, but they really don't have a whole lot to contribute. The basic idea seems to be, "Yeah, we were forced to practice yodeling when we were kids and I lived in Alaska so I was just amazed when I reconnected with American popular culture and realized my sister was a rock star." There is also a "What was THAT?" moment where one of Jewel's brothers bribes a little boy (presumably, Jewel's nephew) to be quiet so they can give their interviews. Why was this included? Only Lenedra (Jewel's mom, if you didn't know her name) knows. Maybe she just thinks her grandson is so gosh darn cute that we just had to see him in one context or another.

Only four live performances are included--"Barcelona" and "Deep Water" from Jewel's "Spirit" CD, "Love Me Just Leave Me Alone" from "This Way" (although a much different version), and "Down," which remains unreleased. There are also bits and pieces of some earlier live performances of Jewel; unfortunately, these are superseded by someone talking over the footage. The high points of the video are definitely the two moments where Jewel explains the difference between Swiss and German yodeling, then makes up a cowboy yodeling song on the spot, and the time when she is figuring out a song and has a "Eureka!" moment. Unfortunately, these are the only two times that Jewel is interacting with the camera at all.

If you want to hear Jewel's stories and some background for songs, see her live. We can only hope that, although her image has changed, the power of her life performances has not.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed., December 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Jewel - A Life Uncommon (DVD)

Hello Jewel fans. Fact: I am a huge fan of Jewel's music, everything included, guitar, voice, imagery. I listen to Jewel to take the edge off a stressful day.
Opinion: I think the makers of the DVD achieved what they set out to do, present Jewel's semi-private life to the fans.
More Opinion: I was looking for pristine performances of her best songs, and I think this DVD came up way short. Don't buy this DVD if you are looking for a video version of the CD. I was, and it was a bad purchase for me. Fair Warning.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You definately want to own this, April 20, 2003

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SandyWells "sandywells" (Galveston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jewel - A Life Uncommon (DVD)

If you want to take a peek into the world of an extremely talented singer/songwriter performer, then get this. It's fun just to watch Jewel yodle! She's so talented. It's also nice to see interviews with her family, a very unique family who lived in the harsh existence of Alaska, but that unusual environment certainly helped to shape Jewel. Thank goodness for her wise mother who guides her to follow her true self, amazing woman. You will really enjoy this concert footage and the story of the early beginnings.