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Tell Them Who You Are (2004) 6.8
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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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. As these two men swap positions on camera and behind it... Written by Anonymous
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2 June 2006 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
My Cinematographer See more »Box Office
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$4,060 (USA) (13 May 2005)Gross:
$38,580 (USA) (5 August 2005)Company Credits
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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
(p) Vanguard Records, a Welk Music Group Company
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"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
(p) Vanguard Records, a Welk Music Group Company
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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.