Magical Universe
“Imagination can take you out of this world.”
Synopsis
A documentarian strikes up an odd friendship with reclusive 80 year old outsider artist Al Carbee, whose strange Barbie-doll photography gains acclaim and interest over the course of the project's multi-year history. Far beyond a portrait of an eccentric, Magical Universe is about wonder, friendship, and the transcendent power of creativity
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Magical Universe - Featurette #1 I HD I IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-10-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Workman
- Original Title
- Magical Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Jeremy Workman
Director of Photography
Jeremy Workman
Director
Jeremy Workman
Editor
Jeremy Workman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magical Universe
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What is Magical Universe about?
A documentarian strikes up an odd friendship with reclusive 80 year old outsider artist Al Carbee, whose strange Barbie-doll photography gains acclaim and interest over the course of the project's multi-year history. Far beyond a portrait of an eccentric, Magical Universe is about wonder, friendship, and the transcendent power of creativity
Who directed Magical Universe?
Magical Universe was directed by Jeremy Workman.
Who stars in Magical Universe?
The principal cast of Magical Universe includes Al Carbee.
When was Magical Universe released and how long is it?
Magical Universe was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.