Hitting the Right Note: Janine Hosking's 'The Eulogy' and the Perils of Praise

Recounting the life of an illustrious figure requires a balance between praise and evaluation, closeness and context, telling and showing – especially when seeking to rehabilitate their esteem in the public eye. This documentary certainly paints a rich picture of a famed but largely forgotten pianist, though its scope and structure strike some discordant chords as well, writes Kit MacFarlane.

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Geoffrey Tozer, genius, reputation, art, creative industries, legacy, piano, talent, LGBT, LGBTQIA+, queer, Paul Keating, biography, neoliberalism.