Shepard & Dark

Released Sep 25, 2013

1h 32m

Drama

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14 Reviews

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100+ Ratings

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A friendship is developed in letters.

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Intimate doc about friendship and the human condition, in general

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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I found this doc totally enthralling - the ebb and flow of long-time friendships, the ruminations on aging and the push and pull between wanting solitude and companionship - it was all very meaningful to watch. I was totally riveted by both of these men and their stories in relation to one another. In fact, I'd watch an entire series of films on these men. Incredible.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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An interesting tale of two interesting characters who become close friends. The interchange between them is worth the price of admission.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

There's much to savor in Wurmfeld's insightful and oft-melancholy film about two old friends who've maintained said friendship since 1963.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 25, 2013

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Betsy Sharkey

Los Angeles Times

There is just enough of Shepard's lyrical prose and Dark's depth and humor to whet the appetite. You walk out wanting to read at least a few of them beginning to end.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 10, 2013

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

The stress of their reunion yields fascinating insights into Shepard's work.

Oct 3, 2013

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Drew Taylor

The Playlist

Instead, after all that effort being put into showing this relationship in its fullest terms, they allow the men to, true to their mythic southwestern surroundings, simply walk into the sunset...

Rated: B

Oct 4, 2013

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Enlightening and philosophical.

Rated: 8.35/10

Sep 28, 2013

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Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Treva Wurmfeld has made a lovely and insightful film, not just about this friendship, but all friendships, and how having people in your life who know you so well can be a comfort and a curse.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 22, 2013

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Synopsis

A friendship is developed in letters.

Director: Treva Wurmfeld
Producer: Emily Wachtel, Treva Wurmfeld
Distributor: Music Box Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.8K
Runtime: 1h 32m

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