I feel fortunate to have seen this movie. What a joy. The music, the photographs, the rock legends, the trip back into the 60's alone are reasons to watch the film. Add the iconic 92 year-old star and you have a distinctive slice of American history. Appealing across generations, this movie works at numerous levels—historical, artistic, gender roles and self-actualization to name a few . Watching an active 92 year old who is sharp as a tack makes this baby boomer wonder what I will do for the next 30 years. To see a 49 year-old re-invent herself is inspiring and a lesson in life. What is inside us if we just set if free? If you are looking for an entertaining and worthwhile film, this is it.

Two years ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Jini Dellaccio for a magazine article I was writing. To meet Jini is to be swept up in the "Jini magic"--for to meet her is to be inspired by her. I am roughly the same age (that would be solidly middle-aged) as Jini was when she began photographing the garage rock bands of the Pacific Northwest, but this was just one remarkable stop on a career she made up as she went along. Jini never met a challenge she couldn't tackle--if she didn't know how to do something, she told people she did and then figured out how to do it. This is why I try to channel Jini now when I find myself thinking I'm too old to try something new. Director Karen Whitehead has perfectly captured the pioneering spirit of this remarkable woman in her film "Her Aim Is True." I've seen it three times, and I still choke up in the same spots. Jini was a woman ahead of her time, but she accomplished what she did without any of the modern-day self-promotion we are so used to; she let the work speak for itself, and it is breathtaking work, make no doubt about it. See the movie if you are a rock history buff (the archival footage is fascinating), but be prepared to come away inspired by the woman who made so many of those bands come alive, all while remaining true to her own vision. Jini is a true original, and we are fortunate indeed to have this film tribute to her life and work.

I had the opportunity to see Her Aim Is True at the Tallgrass Film Festival and I loved it! Like most people I had never heard of Jini Dellaccio, which is horrible because I'm from the Pacific Northwest and I was familiar with most of the bands that she photographed. I've seen so many of those photographs and never realized that the same person took them. Jini's style is so unique, her work should be studied by every aspiring photographer. Jini's is an incredible story of an unknown artist who should be known! I'm glad that Karen Whitehead has brought her story to the screen. When you see some of her photos you will be amazed (especially her shot of an very young Neil Young). If you have a chance check this film out. You won't be disappointed.

Loved this film, saw it at Hot Springs doc film festival. In 1964, middle-aged suburban housewife, Jini Dellaccio, began hanging with bands like The Sonics, shooting startling images and innovative album covers. Soon she was grabbing unprecedented portraits of Neil Young and early performances by bands like The Who, Rolling Stones, and Mamas & Papas. The film is super-compelling, it's beautifully shot, great music and Jini's life story is exciting and awe- inspiring. Docs like this can easily become dull and repetitive, but "Her Aim is True" starts strong and just gets better and better. Jini is now in her 90's, still shooting great pics of up and coming bands in the Pacific North-West, still rockin' out, no plans to retire. Big thumbs up!