Dream is destiny begins with a linear approach to the subjects movies, but because the subject is so unique, it switches gears midstream. Dream is destiny official trailer 1 2016 documentary a feature documentary on the life and work of filmmaker, richard linklater. Richard linklater dream is destiny is an unconventional and indepth look at the fiercely independent. Highlighting one of the most innovative american directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his smalltown texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Richard linklater dream is destiny sxsw 2016 event. Dream is destiny 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dream is destiny is a featurelength documentary film on the life and work of richard linklater.
Louis black on making a film about richard linklaters. One sheet poster 27x40 rolled very fine offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Dream is destiny 2016 richard linklater, the director of dazed and confused, before sunrise and boyhood, discusses his life and career as an independent filmmaker. Published on may 5, 2016 richard linklater dream is destiny comes to uk cinemas november 4 a feature documentary on the life and work of filmmaker, richard linklater. Richard linklater dream is destiny will make its world premiere at the 2016 sundance film festival today, january 26 in the documentaries category. Only in his mid50sand arguably at the peak of his career after the major awards and box office success of 2014s boyhoodthe writerdirector has so much work left to do that a retrospective feels premature.
Rather than leave texas, he chose to collaborate with likeminded artists crafting. By helene ravlich this film is not just about richard linklater and his films but the spirit and need of independent filmmakers and films, emphatically saying to all. Learn about richard linklater, the filmmaker behind dazed and confused, boyhood, and more. A long overdue documentary study of richard linklater. Boasting a trove of neverbeforeseen archival footage. Dream is destiny season 31 kqed skip to main content. Produceddirected by louis black and karen bernstein, dream is destiny is an unusual look at a. The director is the subject of a beautiful 90minute doc called. One of the foremost american filmmakers of our time, richard linklater achieved cult immortality with the 90s classic dazed and confused, won critical respect for the sublime before trilogy, and redefined cinematic storytelling with the groundbreaking boyhood. He is known for humanist films that revolve mainly around suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time. Even devoted fans of filmmaker richard linklater might question the need for louis blacks biodoc richard linklater. From codirectors louis black and karen bernstein and airing on pbs, american masters. Linklaters sticktoit ethos is by necessity pragmaticas film critic kent jones observes, this is a guy who adapts to circumstances.
But he does so in order to make art, not to make a financial fortune, and the movie does a good job of showing how the filmmaker has maintained his independence, keeping hollywood at arms length. What makes filmmaker richard linklater stand out as a subject is his own ambivalence to anything approaching being called a master. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. From 90s classic dazed and confused to the groundbreaking boyhood, follow visionary director richard linklater s oneofakind career. Dream is destiny, an overview of linklaters story that opens in theaters and. Richard linklater himself is interviewed, the results edited sporadically throughout the films 96 minute running time. Richard linklater dream is destiny to premiere at 2016. American masters presents richard linklater dream is. Richard linklater dream is destiny official trailer. Dream is destiny 2016 12 out of 4 the career of richard linklater is discussed as we get to hear from the man himself as well as those who have worked with him and there are even a few critics on hand. Richard linklater dream is destiny is a production of black bernstein productions llc.
In its efforts to keep things concise the film struggles to adequately encompass linklaters significant body of work, however it draws from a variety of impressive sources alist interviewees, family members, behindthescenes footage, journal. Aug 05, 2016 directed by louis black, karen bernstein. Some of the most engrossing moments come from the horses mouth. Oct 31, 2016 richard linklater dream is destiny is a respectful, insightful if unremarkable documentary. Sep 01, 2017 september 1, 2017 channel guide staff tv best bets comments off on friday, sept. Richard linklater dream is destiny debuts on american masters on pbs friday, september 1 98c. Dream is destiny, directed by louis back and karen bernstein. Boasting a trove of neverbeforeseen archival footage, american masters.
Published on mar 12, 2016 the actor, who starred in linklater s award winning film boyhood, talks to fox 7s tania ortega about the documentary about director richard linklater. With sandra adair, patricia arquette, michael barker, jack black. Richard linklater dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at. The new season of the american masters podcast features 10 biweekly episodes exploring the origin stories of artists and cultural figures. Dream is destiny stars richard linklater, ethan hawke, julie delpy, matthew mcconaughey the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a. Sep 01, 2017 this is a repost of my richard linklater. Aug 04, 2016 louis black met the austinbased director richard linklater in january of 1985 at liberty lunch, one of the great, now longgone austin clubs, black remembered the other morning by phone. An unconventional look at a fiercely independent, do it yourself film style that arose out of austin, texas in the late 1980s1990s. Dream is destiny is a fun, wily, and infectious portraitoftheartist documentary, filled with things we havent seen before theres a ton of footage of linklater on. A tribute to a great austin director justcuriosity march 2016 dream is destiny is an enjoyable tribute to austins greatest directing talent and was extremely wellreceived during its showing at austins sxsw film festival where linklater is adored. Writer, director, producer, actor richard linklater b. Richard linklater dream is destiny click to email this to a friend opens in new window.
Sep 25, 2016 but dream is destiny is not entirely just composed catalog, behind the scene footage and older, onset, interviews. A feature documentary on the life and work of filmmaker, richard linklater. Jun 30, 2016 opening in theaters and vod august 5th directed by. Jan 31, 2016 indie auteur richard linklater was at the sundance film festival again this year, but this time around his face was onscreen as well. Aug 29, 2017 watch a clip from the documentary richard linklater. The film premieres on pbs on september 1st and american masters.
Dream is destiny reveals the peculiar pairing of modesty with artistic ambition that has. Dream is destiny is about the mysterious, everchanging nature of how movies actually get made. Produced and directed by louis black founder of sxsw festivals and the austin chronicle and karen bernstein emmy and grammy award winning documentary filmmaker. Dream is destiny 2016 26563 sundance select original u.
Dream is destiny, codirected by karen bernstein and louis black. Dream is destiny full movie in hd visit highlighting one of the most innovative america. This is an unusual look at a fiercely independent style of filmmaking that arose from austin, texas in the 80s90s and how linklater s films sparked a low budget movement in the us and around the world. Produceddirected by louis black and karen bernstein, dream is destiny is an unusual look at a fiercely independent film style that emerged from austin, texas in the 1990s, and the impact on a generation of do it yourself filmmakers who craved a career off the hollywoodnyc grid. Before slacker, an experimental narrative revolving around 24 hours in the lives of 100 characters, garnered acclaim in 1991, richard linklater had made many shorts and completed a super 8 feature. Dream is destiny richard linklater sonho e destino. Long before he directed boyhood, richard linklaters intense desire to create fueled his work outside the hollywood system. Louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater. But along the way, the directors unconventional working methods and fierce independence have frequently put him at odds with the. If linklater is a taste you havent acquired then this isnt for you, but if you life the before series, boyhood, dazed and confused, everybody wants some and other films by linklater.