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      This So-Called Disaster

      2003, Documentary, 1h 27m

      28 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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      In this documentary, filmmaker Michael Almereyda chronicles the San Francisco production of "The Late Henry Moss," a play written and directed by noted scribe Sam Shepard. The film explores Shepard's artistic inspirations as well as his working relationships with the play's cast, which includes stars such as Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, Cheech Marin and Nick Nolte. Much of the film is devoted to a detailed examination of the work that goes into readying a play for opening night.

      • Rating: R (Strong Sexual Content|Disturbing Violent Images|Language|Drug Material)

      • Genre: Documentary

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Michael Almereyda

      • Producer: Caroline Kaplan, Callum Greene, Anthony Katagas

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $45.2K

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      • Distributor: IFC Films

      • Production Co: IFC Productions, Keep Your Head

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      • Aug 09, 2005

        [font=Century Gothic]"This So-Called Disaster" is a documentary directed by Michael Almereyda about the 2000 San Francisco production of Sam Shepard's play,"The Late Henry Moss", which was inspired by his father's life. Shepard directed Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson, James Gannon, Cheech Marin and Sheila Tousey(what a cast!) in the play. The documentary shows the rehearsal process and sheds a good deal of light on how the actors created their performances for the stage. We also get to see how a play is directed. There are thoughts here on what it means to be a father and what it means to be a son, too.[/font]

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