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Magical Universe

  • 20132013
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  • 1h 20m
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Magical Universe (2013)
Filmed over 10 years, Magical Universe is an inspiring portrait of Al Carbee, an 80-something eccentric and reclusive artist who spends all his days photographing Barbie dolls. The documentary chronicles the decade-long relationship between artist and filmmaker Jeremy Workman, who became Carbee's closest friend and contact to the outside world, and culminates with Carbee's greatest triumph as an artist and a man.
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A documentarian strikes up a friendship with reclusive artist Al Carbee, whose Barbie-doll photography gains acclaim and interest over the course of this project's 10-year history.A documentarian strikes up a friendship with reclusive artist Al Carbee, whose Barbie-doll photography gains acclaim and interest over the course of this project's 10-year history.A documentarian strikes up a friendship with reclusive artist Al Carbee, whose Barbie-doll photography gains acclaim and interest over the course of this project's 10-year history.

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  • Director
    • Jeremy Workman
  • Writer
    • Jeremy Workman
  • Stars
    • Al Carbee
    • Jeremy Workman
    • Astrid von Ussar
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  • Director
    • Jeremy Workman
  • Writer
    • Jeremy Workman
  • Stars
    • Al Carbee
    • Jeremy Workman
    • Astrid von Ussar
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    • 16User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Filmed over 10 years, Magical Universe is a strange and inspiring portrait of Al Carbee, an 88 year old eccentric artist who spends all his days making Barbie art. The documentary chronicles the decade-long relationship between artist and filmmaker Jeremy Workman, who became Carbee's closest friend and only link to the outside world. At its core, Magical Universe is about wonder, friendship, and the transcendent power of creativity, and it culminates with Al Carbee's greatest triumph as an artist and man. —Anonymous
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      • Imagination can take you out of this world.
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      • Documentary
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      • Unrated
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    • Connections
      Features Carbee's Barbies (2002)

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    9/10
    Amazing Work of Art
    I apply that title to both Al Carbee's work as well as this film.

    Like most I was wondering where it was headed after the first 15-20 mins but when I got a look into Al's world I was amazed.

    Al's work, for me, is akin to listening to a lecture from someone like Terance McKenna or Timothy Leary.

    Al's dreams and the way he translates them into visual works is extraordinary and Mr. Workman has done the same thing with his work introducing us to Al Carbee.

    With any luck this film will serve as an introduction to the artist known as Al Carbee.
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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Universo Mágico
    • Filming locations
      • Saco, Maine, USA
    • Production company
      • Wheelhouse Creative
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      1 hour 20 minutes
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      • Color

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