Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Synopsis
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.
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Richard Linklater
Self
Ethan Hawke
Self
Julie Delpy
Self
Ellar Coltrane
Self
Jack Black
Self
Matthew McConaughey
Self
Jonathan Demme
Self
Kevin Smith
Self
Sandra Adair
Self
Kent Jones
Self
Patricia Arquette
Self
Michael Barker
Self - Orion Classics, Sony Pictures Classics
Louis Black
Self - Co-founder, Austin Chronicle
Chuck Linklater
Self - Father
Jacque Linklater
Self - Step-mother
Tricia Linklater
Self - Sister
Tommy Pallotta
Self - Friend
John Pierson
Self - Producer's Rep, Slacker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 5, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 5, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Black, Karen Bernstein
- Original Title
- Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Picturebox, Black/Bernstein Production, Arts+Labor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Black, Karen Bernstein
David Aubrey, Drew Xanthopoulis, Madeline Packard, Yuta Yamaguchi, Reed Choinski, Scott Sinkler, Jason Harter, Deborah Eve Lewis, Mike Nicholson, Ben Powell, Ben Wu, David Layton
Nevie Owens
Louis Black, Dawn Johnson, Anne Akiko Meyers, Amy McCall, Alan Berg
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Black
Producer
Dawn Johnson
Producer
Louis Black
Director
Nevie Owens
Editor
David Layton
Director of Photography
Karen Bernstein
Director
Karen Bernstein
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny about?
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.
Who directed Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny?
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny was directed by Louis Black, Karen Bernstein.
Who stars in Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny?
The principal cast of Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny includes Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Ellar Coltrane, Jack Black.
When was Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny released and how long is it?
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny?
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).