Val Kilmer’s upcoming documentary is one of a kind

Everyone’s praising Val Kilmer’s doc. Predicting that even his own ancient footage will cop an award. On Amazon Prime Aug. 6, “Val” swings from age 26 in 1986’s “Top Gun” to now, 61, after a tracheotomy. The contrast? Mind-blowing. He’s also co-producer. Back then, a difficult pretty boy. Now, a frustrated artist. Without a voice. The film feels brave. Few would allow being seen as Kilmer — changed appearance, vulnerable, humiliated. To continue to make a living and reliving past glories, it will touch the industry’s many overlooked artists.