Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"
“The crime fiction writer who transcended the genre.”
Synopsis
Elmore Leonard, author of more than 40 novels, is renowned in the literary community. From his westerns and early novels of crime based in Detroit and South Florida, right through his complex and virtually plotless later work, Elmore Leonard dissected an America whose founding sins have continued to haunt it all the days. Leonard’s depiction of America is as real as Twain’s Hannibal, Faulkner’s Mississippi and Steinbeck’s Monterey. The new documentary ELMORE LEONARD: “But don’t try to write” explores the prolific author’s legacy and his influence on generations of writers. The documentary features exclusive images and previously unseen home movie footage, family photographs, and in-depth interviews with both literary experts and those who knew him well, including colleagues, family, and childhood friends.
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Official Trailer: Elmore Leonard "but don't try to write"
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (North American Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Mulholland
- Screenplay & Story
- John Mulholland
- Original Score
- Rick Cutler, Michael Karp
- Original Title
- Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Transmultimedia Entertainment, Dutch Films, LLC, American Public Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mulholland
John Mulholland
Rick Cutler, Michael Karp
Richard Zampella
Richard Zampella, Shannon Mulholland, Craig Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
John Mulholland
Director
John Mulholland
Writer
Richard Zampella
Producer
Shannon Mulholland
Producer
Richard Zampella
Editor
Rick Cutler
Original Music Composer
Michael Karp
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" about?
Elmore Leonard, author of more than 40 novels, is renowned in the literary community. From his westerns and early novels of crime based in Detroit and South Florida, right through his complex and virtually plotless later work, Elmore Leonard dissected an America whose founding sins have continued to haunt it all the days. Leonard’s depiction of America is as real as Twain’s Hannibal, Faulkner’s Mississippi and Steinbeck’s Monterey. The new documentary ELMORE LEONARD: “But don’t try to write” explores the prolific author’s legacy and his influence on generations of writers. The documentary features exclusive images and previously unseen home movie footage, family photographs, and in-depth interviews with both literary experts and those who knew him well, including colleagues, family, and childhood friends.
Who directed Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?
Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" was directed by John Mulholland.
Who stars in Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?
The principal cast of Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" includes Campbell Scott, Wendy Calhoun, Bridgett M. Davis, Cheryl Dorsey, James Hall.
When was Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" released and how long is it?
Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" was composed by Rick Cutler, Michael Karp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?
Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).