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Hal

2019 · 90 min Documentary
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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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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