Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny

NR 2016 · 90 min · ★ 6.8 · Documentary

Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.

Directed by Louis Black

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Ethan Hawke Self
Julie Delpy Self
Ellar Coltrane Self
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Matthew McConaughey Self
Jonathan Demme Self
Kevin Smith Self
Sandra Adair Self
Kent Jones Self
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