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87 minutes with the man who taught Meryl Streep how to fail better.
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Starring Austin Pendleton (2016)

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Overview

Documentary

A quirky and inspirational documentary film on the philosophical approach to the life and work of character actor, Austin Pendleton.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Pendleton's self-deprecating wisdom steals every frame he's in.

Direction

Directors clearly adore their subject; infectious warmth throughout.

Production

Intimate theater-world access that feels like being invited backstage.

Best for:Solo: When you need to believe your weird career matters.·Streaming: Perfect lunch break soul restoration.·Theater: Bring your actor friend who won't shut up about process.
David H. Holmes

Director

David H. Holmes

ReleasedApr 1, 2016
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feelmedium
4Hawk Productions LLC

Top Cast

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Self

Emily Althaus

Emily Althaus

Self

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Self

Lyndsey Anderson

Lyndsey Anderson

Self

Kate Arrington

Kate Arrington

Self

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Self

Ian Barford

Ian Barford

Self

Robert Breuler

Robert Breuler

Self

Nick Brooks

Nick Brooks

Self

Michael Cerveris

Michael Cerveris

Self

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Self

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Pendleton has appeared in over 100 films but was also the original director of 'The Little Foxes' on Broadway—a flop that nearly ended him. He kept the poster.

Cultural

This doc quietly argues that American theater's entire ecosystem runs on people like Pendleton—teachers, connectors, egoless collaborators—without whom the stars literally couldn't function.

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Starring Austin Pendleton - Documentary Short Teaser

Starring Austin Pendleton - Documentary Short Teaser

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