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Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...

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2016 · 96 min Documentary
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

This film from acclaimed theater director Lonny Price charts the journey of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" in the 30-plus years since the musical debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1981.

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Year 2016
Genre Documentary
Director Lonny Price
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (19 votes)

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Lonny Price constructs a poignant narrative by juxtaposing grainy, enthusiastic rehearsal footage with the weathered, reflective present-day interviews of the same cast. He explores the anatomy of a collective dream deferred, relying on deeply personal accounts to chart the long tail of a famous failure.

What lingers after the credits is a profound meditation on the unexpected value of every path, especially those that initially feel like dead ends. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lonny Price

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