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Elliott Smith
Born August 6, 1969 · Omaha - Nebraska - USA
Died October 21, 2003 · aged 34
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived for much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he was also proficient with piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. Smith ha…
Known For
Good Will Hunting · 1997Good Will Hunting
★ 8.21997
MovieDrama
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.
Thumbsucker · 2005Thumbsucker
★ 6.22005
MovieComedyDrama
Justin Cobb, a teenager in suburban Oregon, copes with his thumb-sucking problem, romance, and his diagnosis with ADHD and subsequent experience using Ritalin.
Paperboys · 2001Paperboys
★ 6.52001
MovieDocumentary
This documentary follows six paperboys from Stillwater, Minnesota, showcasing interviews and scenes of them biking through their daily delivery routes. It highlights the shift in American culture, where adults are now taking on a job once dominated by young teens.
Strange Parallel · 1998Strange Parallel
★ 6.41998
MovieDocumentaryMusic
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.
Heaven Adores You · 2014Heaven Adores You
★ 6.92014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Heaven Adores You is an intimate, meditative inquiry into the life and music of Elliott Smith. By threading the music of Elliott Smith through the dense, yet often isolating landscapes of the three major cities he lived in -- Portland, New York City, Los Angeles -- Heaven Adores You presents a visual journey and an earnest review of the singer's prolific songwriting and the impact it continues to have on fans, friends, and fellow musicians.
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician · 2001Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
★ 4.82001
MovieDramaMystery
Chance, a hapless Los Angeles musician is searching for the coveted Moletron synthesizer through the classified ad paper the "Southlander", and meeting interesting characters along the way.
Elliott Smith: Live at Fuji Rock · 2000Elliott Smith: Live at Fuji Rock
2000
MovieMusic
LIVE 7/28/2000 Fuji Rock @ Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata, Japan
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait · 1997Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
★ 7.21997
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Described as "a cross between a video and a documentary, but actually being neither of the two", singer/songwriter Elliott Smith plays three acoustic songs in this Jem Cohen-directed short film.
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