Mill Valley Film Festival: “Saint Misbehavin': the Wavy Gravy Movie,” “Tapped,” “Sparrow”Peter Wongbyline‚ Oct. 16‚ 2009Wavy Gravy is more than a Ben And Jerry’s ice cream flavor. To the 1960s counterculture, the former Hugh Romney embodied that community’s humor and altruism. Michelle Esrick’s endearing documentary traces the legendary Berkeley cosmic jester’s life from his journey with the Merry Pranksters to his work with the Seva Foundation. Gravy’s genial effecting of change may appear foolish and low-key. Yet Esrick ultimately shows that political progressivism and absurd humor can partner very well. |