Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes

1998 1h 6m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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An original documentary exploring one of America's most beloved films. Take a journey with director Jon Avnet, actresses Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, along with many others, through the experience of creating this memorable film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jon Avnet
Self
Lisa Lindstrom
Self
Tom Pollock
Self
Fannie Flagg
Self
Jordan Kerner
Self
Kathy Bates
Self
Stan Shaw
Self
Cicely Tyson
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: J.M. Kenny
Writers: J.M. Kenny
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 66-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Wes Rubinstein 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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Jon Avnet and Lisa Lindstrom and Tom Pollock carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0436599 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

J.M. Kenny directs. Wes Rubinstein cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Tight 66-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
228 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Wes Rubinstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jon Avnet and Lisa Lindstrom and Tom Pollock carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0436599 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.