The Great Northwest
Synopsis
The Great Northwest is a documentary film based on the re-creation of a 3,200 mile road-trip made in 1958 by four Seattle women who thoroughly documented their journey in an elaborate scrapbook. Fifty years later, Portland artist Matt McCormick found that scrapbook in a thrift store, and in 2010 set out on the road, following their route as precisely as possible and searching out every stop in which the ladies had documented. Patiently shot with an observational, cinema-vérité approach, The Great Northwest is a lyrical time- capsule that explores how the landscape, architecture, and culture of the Pacific Northwest has changed over the past fifty years.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt McCormick
- Original Title
- The Great Northwest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt McCormick
Department Leadership Roster
Matt McCormick
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Northwest.
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What is The Great Northwest about?
The Great Northwest is a documentary film based on the re-creation of a 3,200 mile road-trip made in 1958 by four Seattle women who thoroughly documented their journey in an elaborate scrapbook. Fifty years later, Portland artist Matt McCormick found that scrapbook in a thrift store, and in 2010 set out on the road, following their route as precisely as possible and searching out every stop in which the ladies had documented. Patiently shot with an observational, cinema-vérité approach, The Great Northwest is a lyrical time- capsule that explores how the landscape, architecture, and culture of the Pacific Northwest has changed over the past fifty years.
Who directed The Great Northwest?
The Great Northwest was directed by Matt McCormick.
Who stars in The Great Northwest?
The principal cast of The Great Northwest includes Not specified.
When was The Great Northwest released and how long is it?
The Great Northwest was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.