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Tell Them Who You Are (2004)

R 95 min  -  Documentary | Biography  -   2 June 2006 (UK)
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The son of acclaimed cinematographer Haskell Wexler confronts his complex father by turning the camera on him. What results is a portrait of a difficult genius and a son's path out of the shadow of a famous father.

Director:

Mark Wexler
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Cast

Credited cast:
Peter Bart ...
Himself
Verna Bloom Verna Bloom ...
Herself
Billy Crystal ...
Himself
Michael Douglas ...
Himself
Jane Fonda ...
Herself
Milos Forman ...
Himself
Troy Garity ...
Himself
Ronnie Gilbert Ronnie Gilbert ...
Herself
Conrad L. Hall Conrad L. Hall ...
Himself
Conrad W. Hall ...
Himself
Tom Hayden Tom Hayden ...
Himself
Dennis Hopper ...
Himself
Ron Howard ...
Himself
Norman Jewison ...
Himself
Elia Kazan ...
Himself (archive footage)
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Storyline

Mark Wexler's cinematic blend of biography and autobiography centers on his relationship with his father, legendary Oscar-winning cinematographer and filmmaker Haskell Wexler, whose long and illustrious career is a virtual catalogue of 20th-century classics. Haskell's collaborations with such world-class filmmakers as Elia Kazan, Milos Forman, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola and Mike Nichols include such works as WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, COMING HOME, BOUND FOR GLORY and ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. The film features interviews with many of these artists, along with such luminaries as Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas and Sidney Poitier. But the true "star" of TELL THEM WHO YOU ARE is Haskell himself, a controversial, larger-than-life character who challenges his son's filmmaking skills while announcing with complete conviction that he could have done a better job directing most of the movies he's shot... Written by Anonymous  

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual images See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

My Cinematographer See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$4,060 (USA) (15 May 2005) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$38,580 (USA) (7 August 2005)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Wexler's World See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Connections

References A Few Good Men (1992) See more »

Soundtracks

"Goodnight Irene"
Words and Music by Leadbelly (as Huddie Ledbetter) and John A. Lomax
Courtesy of TRO - Ludlow Music, Inc.
Performed by The Weavers
Licensed from and used by permission of Vanguard Records, a Welk music Group Company
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