Tell Them Who You Are (2004)

Director:

Mark Wexler

Writers:

Robert DeMaio
Mark Wexler

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 | Political Differences | Semi Autobiographical | Birthday Party | World War Two

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
D.P. Carlson	...	Himself (uncredited)
Johnny Grant	...	Himself (uncredited)
Rob Reiner	...	Himself (uncredited)

Directed by
Mark Wexler		(as Mark S. Wexler)

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Robert DeMaio
Mark Wexler		(as Mark S. Wexler)

Produced by
Mark Luethi	....	associate producer
Mark Wexler	....	producer (as Mark S. Wexler)

Original Music by
Blake Leyh

Cinematography by
Mark Wexler		(as Mark S. Wexler)

Film Editing by
Robert DeMaio

Sound Department
Marty Church	....	foley mixer
Michael Kowalski	....	sound mixer

Visual Effects by
Jeff Defalque	....	AfterFX artist
Ricardo Echevarria	....	AfterFX artist (as Rick Echevarria)

Camera and Electrical Department
Joan Churchill	....	additional camera operator
John Ealer	....	additional camera operator
Jon Else	....	additional camera operator
Sarah Levy	....	additional photographer
Patrick Loungway	....	additional camera operator
Keith Walker	....	additional camera operator
Clay Westervelt	....	camera operator
Haskell Wexler	....	additional camera operator

Editorial Department
Randy L. Anderson	....	color timer
Nathan Adams	....	technical consultant (uncredited)

Other crew
Barbara Gregson	....	clearance consultant

Production Companies

• Wexler's World

Distributors

• Arkles Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (theatrical)
• Arkles Entertainment (2005) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
• Glassy Co. Ltd. (2007) (Japan) (theatrical)
• Metrodome Distribution (2006) (UK) (theatrical)
• THINKFilm (2005) (USA) (theatrical)
• Sundance Channel (2005) (USA) (TV)

Other Companies

• Cinetic Media  sales

Also Known As:

"My Cinematographer" - Japan (English title)

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:

USA:R | Australia:M | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Wexler's World

Movie Connections:

Features One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Soundtrack:

Goodnight Irene

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.