Strange Parallel

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Strange Parallel (1998)

Directed by Steve Hanft

Documentary, Music, Fantasy · 30m

Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.

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Cast

Elliott Smith Self Gus Van Sant Self
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Sam Coomes Self
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Janet Weiss Self
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Sean Croghan Drill Sergeant Larry Crane Self
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Joanna Bolme Self
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Amber Strom Self Dave England Devil Rossie Harris Robot Hand Salesman
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Sasha Fuentes Robot Hand Salesman
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Marne Lucas Self

Crew

Director
Steve Hanft
Writer
Steve Hanft, Jason Mason
Director of Photography
Steve Hanft
Editor
Steve Hanft, Paul Menne
Producer
Raub Shapiro

Details

Release date
1998-10-15
Runtime
30m
Genres
Documentary, Music, Fantasy
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
Spanish, English
Countries
United States of America
Production
DreamWorks Records