Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Synopsis
Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-11
Top Cast
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Joan Didion
Self
Griffin Dunne
Self
Hilton Als
Self
David Hare
Self
Phyllis Rifield
Self
Amy Robinson
Self
Shelley Wanger
Self
Harrison Ford
Self
Tom Brokaw
Self
Susanna Moore
Self
Vanessa Redgrave
Self
Robert B. Silvers
Self
Calvin Trillin
Self
Anna Wintour
Self
Patricia Hearst
Self (archive footage)
Janis Joplin
Self (archive footage)
Tuesday Weld
Self (archive footage)
Jim Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Woodstock Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Griffin Dunne
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern
- Original Title
- Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Didion Doc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Griffin Dunne
Nathan Halpern
William Rexer, Reed Morano, Tom Hurwitz
Ann Collins
Annabelle Dunne, Mary Recine
Department Leadership Roster
Griffin Dunne
Director
William Rexer
Director of Photography
Ann Collins
Editor
Reed Morano
Director of Photography
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Nathan Halpern
Original Music Composer
Annabelle Dunne
Producer
Mary Recine
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
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What is Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold about?
Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.
Who directed Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold was directed by Griffin Dunne.
Who stars in Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold?
The principal cast of Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold includes Joan Didion, Griffin Dunne, Hilton Als, David Hare, Phyllis Rifield.
When was Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold released and how long is it?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold was composed by Nathan Halpern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).