To Be Destroyed

2024 0h 31m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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A 30-minute documentary on book banning and censorship that follows author Dave Eggers as he investigates why a Rapid City, SD school board wanted to ban his book.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dave Eggers
Self
Sean Bradley
Self
Jill Westbrook
Self
Nicole Larrabee
Self
Natalie Slack
Self
Florence Thompson
Self
Shaye Beardsley
Self
Amanda Uhle
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arthur Bradford
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 31-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arthur Bradford, shot by Allie Humenuk. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Dave Eggers and Sean Bradley and Jill Westbrook carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32158208 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Arthur Bradford directs. Allie Humenuk behind the camera. Chad Beck cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 31-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Directed by Arthur Bradford, shot by Allie Humenuk. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Chad Beck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Dave Eggers and Sean Bradley and Jill Westbrook carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt32158208 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.