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Altman
Altman
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ALTMAN

Directed by Ron Mann
Canada, 2014
Documentary

Synopsis

Hollywood stars, including Bruce Willis, Robin Williams, and Lily Tomlin, look back on the life and work of filmmaker Robert Altman. While refusing to bow down to Hollywood’s conventions, or its executives, Altman’s unique style of filmmaking earned him worldwide praise and scathing criticism.

Synopsis

Hollywood stars, including Bruce Willis, Robin Williams, and Lily Tomlin, look back on the life and work of filmmaker Robert Altman. While refusing to bow down to Hollywood’s conventions, or its executives, Altman’s unique style of filmmaking earned him worldwide praise and scathing criticism.

Our take

A loving portrait of an American maverick, Ron Mann’s in-depth documentary pays tribute to the boundless creative mind of Robert Altman. From home movies to never-before-seen promotion materials, revelatory archival footage captures a filmmaker who never ceased to surprise, whether on or off set.