Pentatonix: On My Way Home

a concert film on Netflix

(2015)



This documentary has it all. There is an origin story, concert footage, travel footage, interviews and of course music. The editing and directing clearly display the energy, warmth and harmony of Pentatonix. The story of how a group of talented individuals evolved into the entity, Pentatonix, is fascinating. So much could have gone wrong, but did not. The members of Pentatonix enjoy one another as friends. This makes the harmony they produce in their music also reflective of their lives. I admit to already being a fan of Pentatonix before viewing this film. The Pitch Perfect series (look for Pentatonix appearing as Canadian contestants in the world contest portion of Pitch Perfect 2) has made a cappella more widely known to the uninitiated, but Pentatonix seems to be the soul of a cappella. On My Way Home has the heart, generosity and talent that I felt when I viewed Pentatonix at live concerts. What I did not previously understand is the amount of individuals who have to combine their various skills to produce a show. Not the least, are the family and the friends who have the generosity to share members of Pentatonix with the fans. When the members of Pentatonix spoke about family and friends that they missed, I almost cried. This concert film is the video equivalent of their live performances. Both formats should not be missed.