Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics, including Harold and Maude, Shampoo and Being There. But as contemporaries Coppola, Scorsese and Spielberg rose to blockbuster stardom in the 1980s, Ashby's uncompromising nature played out as a cautionary tale of art versus commerce.
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Amy Scott |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (14 votes) |
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This documentary is a compelling excavation of an artist's soul, tracing the arc of a filmmaker who prioritized authenticity over acclaim. It frames Ashby not as a casualty, but as a purist whose principles defined an era.
What lingers after the credits is a profound respect for his cinematic language and a sobering reflection on the industry's appetite for conformity. It's a tribute to the spirit of 70s cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Amy Scott
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In a quiet room, with a notebook handy for reflections on art and commerce.
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