Losing Just the Same

1966 0h 58m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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This documentary reflects on the lives and aspirations of an African American family - the Johns - who moved to West Oakland from Louisiana, focusing on Robert Lee Johns and his mother Agnes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Irving Saraf
Writers: Richard O. Moore, Saul Landau
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard O. Moore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Irving Saraf directs. Richard O. Moore cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
260 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Richard O. Moore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.