Frank Capra: Mr. America (2023)
- Directed by
- Matthew Wells
- Genre
- documentary
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary covers the life and work of director Frank Capra. It uses clips from his films, interviews with admirers, and home movies to tell his story.
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What happens
Frank Capra: Mr. America is a 2023 British documentary film written and directed by Matthew Wells, at his feature film debut. It premiered out of competition at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival. The film focuses on director Frank Capra's personal life and career, through film clips, interviews, and Capra's home movies. Interwees include Alexander Payne, Jeanine Basinger, Tom Rothman, and Joseph McBride. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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