Tell Them Who You Are (2004)

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Director:

Mark Wexler

Writers:

Robert DeMaio (writer)
Mark Wexler (writer)

Release Date:

2 June 2006 (UK)

Genre:

Documentary | Biography

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Cinematographer | WWII | Alzheimer's Disease | Semi Autobiographical | Political Differences

Cast

Peter Bart	...	Himself
Verna Bloom	...	Herself
Billy Crystal	...	Himself
Michael Douglas	...	Himself
Jane Fonda	...	Herself
Milos Forman	...	Himself
Troy Garity	...	Himself
Ronnie Gilbert	...	Herself
Conrad L. Hall	...	Himself
Conrad W. Hall	...	Himself
Tom Hayden	...	Himself
Dennis Hopper	...	Himself
Ron Howard	...	Himself
Norman Jewison	...	Himself
Elia Kazan	...	Himself (archive footage)
Irvin Kershner	...	Himself
George Lucas	...	Himself
Albert Maysles	...	Himself
Daniel Moder	...	Himself (as Danny Moder)
Paul Newman	...	Himself
Sidney Poitier	...	Himself
Julia Roberts	...	Herself
John Sayles	...	Himself
Martin Sheen	...	Himself
Lee Tamahori	...	Himself
Studs Terkel	...	Himself
Haskell Wexler	...	Himself (also archive footage)
Mark Wexler	...	Himself (also archive footage)
Simon Wexler	...	Himself (archive footage)
Jonathan Winters	...	Himself

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some sexual images.

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Wexler's World

Movie Connections:

References Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Amazing and touching

A virtuoso effort.

This documentary is one of the best I have ever seen even after the fifth viewing.

"Tell them Who You Are" is about the great exploration of a father and son's troubled relationship.

It also shows the professional side of Haskell Wexler and has great interviews with many famous stars telling their tales of working with him.

Mark Wexler is truly a gifted filmmaker.

He is, dare I say, much like his father in that he doesn't sugar coat any aspect of this film.

It is a great film for all audiences.