This documentary is better than most such documentaries, but it fails to live up to the subject who is a lot more interesting than most other directors. It also fails to explore in more depth his relationships with some of the stars who he is forever linked with. That's why it gets a 7. Other than that, it is pretty good, with lots of time with Walsh and some of the people who worked with him. If you're not familiar with his work, this is a good place to start. Every so often TCM has a series of showings of great directors (like John Ford) and they have one about Walsh as well, so be sure to record it when they do. FWIW here are my favorite Walsh films, in order - Battle Cry, They Died with their Boots on, They Drive by Night, High Sierra, White Heat, Roaring Twenties.
Review of The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh
