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The man who wrote the most beautiful death in cinema history finally gets his close-up.
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Agee (1980)

literary elegySouthern Gothicarchival treasure

Overview

Documentary

A documentary on the life of author and screenwriter James Agee.

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writer

Standout Aspects

Writing

Agee's own prose read aloud—pure American poetry.

Direction

Spears lets the archives breathe, no cheap sentiment.

Cinematography

Walker Evans' Depression photos that broke your heart first.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon when you want to feel something quietly.·Streaming: Late night with whiskey and your pretentious thoughts.
Heads up:Emotional: Centers on a brilliant life cut short by alcohol and heartbreak.·Triggers: Discussion of child labor deaths and extreme poverty.
R

Director

Ross Spears

ReleasedNov 14, 1980
Runtime1h 29m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
James Agee Film Project

Top Cast

James Agee

James Agee

Self (archive footage)

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

Self

John Huston

John Huston

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Agee's screenplay for 'The Night of the Hunter' was found in a flooded garage after his death, barely legible.

Cultural

His book 'Let Us Now Praise Famous Men' was initially a commercial failure; this doc helped revive his reputation.

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