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Dear Mr. Brody

2022 1h 36m EN
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Documentary
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A documentary about Michael Brody Jr., a 21-year-old hippie millionaire who in 1970 promised to give away his $25M inheritance in an effort to usher in a new era of world peace.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Keith Maitland
Writers
Keith Maitland
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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CRAFT

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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 Keith Maitland, shot by Sarah Wilson. 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 Osei Essed. 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 Austin Reedy 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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Frank Mosley and Chris Doubek and Geoff Marslett carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6438382 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 4 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Keith Maitland directs. Sarah Wilson behind the camera. Osei Essed scores. Austin Reedy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 4 years ago.
  • 2Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 3Directed by Keith Maitland, shot by Sarah Wilson. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Osei Essed. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Austin Reedy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Frank Mosley and Chris Doubek and Geoff Marslett carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt6438382 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 4 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Sarah Wilson
Original score
Osei Essed
Editing
Austin Reedy
Runtime
96 min Β· 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Impact Partners

    Impact Partners

    US

  • Topic Studios

    Topic Studios

    US

  • Pressman Film

    Pressman Film

    US

  • AL

    Alive Films

    US

  • GO

    Go-Valley

  • TW

    Twelve21

  • HI

    Hidden Candy

    US

  • Artemis Rising

    Artemis Rising

    US

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerCarolyn Pfeiffer
  • ProducerMegan Gilbride
  • ProducerMelissa Robyn Glassman
  • ProducerSarah Wilson
  • ProducerKeith Maitland
  • EditorAustin Reedy
  • Executive ProducerEdward R. Pressman
  • Executive ProducerShep Gordon
  • Executive ProducerDan Cogan
  • Executive ProducerJenny Raskin
  • Executive ProducerGeralyn White Dreyfous
  • Executive ProducerMaria Zuckerman
  • Executive ProducerMichael Bloom
  • Executive ProducerLisa Leingang
  • Executive ProducerRegina K. Scully

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2021-03-16Β· South by Southwest Film Festival Online
  • Theatrical (limited)2022-03-04

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