Strange Parallel (1998)
Overview
Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.
What is Strange Parallel about?
Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music. Strange Parallel is a Documentary, Music, Fantasy movie, released on 1998-10-15, runtime 30 minutes.
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Directed by
Steve Hanft
Cast
- Elliott Smith as Self
- Gus Van Sant as Self
- Sam Coomes as Self
- Janet Weiss as Self
- Sean Croghan as Drill Sergeant
- Larry Crane as Self
- Joanna Bolme as Self
- Amber Strom as Self
- Dave England as Devil
- Rossie Harris as Robot Hand Salesman
- Sasha Fuentes as Robot Hand Salesman
- Marne Lucas as Self
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