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Liberty: Mother of Exiles

2019 1h 23m EN
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Synopsis
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A look at the history of the Statue of Liberty and the meaning of sculptor Auguste Bartholdi's creation to people around the world.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Fenton Bailey
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fenton Bailey, shot by Simon Schneider. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Benjamin Steinberg. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10327518 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 11 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Fenton Bailey directs. Simon Schneider behind the camera. David Benjamin Steinberg scores. Francy Kachler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 183 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 7 years ago.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Fenton Bailey, shot by Simon Schneider. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by David Benjamin Steinberg. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Francy Kachler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt10327518 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 11 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Simon Schneider
Original score
David Benjamin Steinberg
Editing
Francy Kachler
Runtime
83 min Β· 1h 23m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Fenton Bailey

Trailers & featurettes

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Production companies

Who made it

  • HBO Documentary Films

    HBO Documentary Films

    US

  • World of Wonder

    World of Wonder

    US

  • Blumhouse Television

    Blumhouse Television

    US

Key crew

  • ProducerFenton Bailey
  • ProducerRandy Barbato
  • Executive ProducerDiane von FΓΌrstenberg
  • Executive ProducerSheila Nevins
  • Executive ProducerJason Blum
  • Executive ProducerNancy Abraham
  • Executive ProducerLisa Heller
  • EditorFrancy Kachler
  • EditorLangdon Page
  • Set DecorationMelissa Arcaro

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • new york city
  • statue of liberty
  • social documentary
  • sculptor
  • statue
  • social & cultural documentary

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • TV2019-10-24Β· HBO

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