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This So-Called Disaster

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This So-Called Disaster
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R,1hr 27min
Genre:
Documentary
Released:
April 21, 2004
Directors:
Michael Almereyda, Michael Lasciak
Distributor:
IFC Films
Starring:
T-Bone Burnett, James Gammon, Woody Harrelson  ...more
Synopsis: In 2000, director Michael Almereyda brought his film crew to San Francisco to document the rehearsal process for the Magic Theater's production of Sam Shepard's play The Late Henry Moss, as directed by the playwright himself. The resulting film, This So-Called Disaster, is partly a study of the magic of theater, as well as a study of the fascinating Shepard, who is nearly universally considered one of the most influential American dramatists of the past century. Shepard and Almereyda's first collaboration ... Full Synopsis
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Dana Stevens, The New York Times
Fascinating. Anyone interested in the challenges and techniques of acting -- which is really to say, anyone interested in human behavior -- should turn off E! and head down to Mr. Almereyda's film. Full Review
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76
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 18 critic reviews
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