
Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.
Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.
Richard LinklaterSelf
Ethan HawkeSelf
Julie DelpySelf
Ellar ColtraneSelf
Jack BlackSelf
Matthew McConaugheySelf
Jonathan DemmeSelf
Kevin SmithSelf
Sandra AdairSelf
Kent JonesSelf
Patricia ArquetteSelf
Michael BarkerSelf - Orion Classics, Sony Pictures Classics
Louis BlackSelf - Co-founder, Austin Chronicle
Tommy PallottaSelf - Friend
Jonathan SehringSelf - President, IFC Films
John SlossSelf - Lawyer
Eric FriendSound Re-Recording Mixer
John SaylesThanks










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