The Windmill Movie
Synopsis
Filmmaker Richard P. Rogers tried for twenty years to make a documentary about his own life. He died in 2001, leaving the project unfinished, until his widow, acclaimed photographer Susan Meiselas, commissioned his former student Alexander Olch to make a film out of the pieces. Starting in the Hamptons, in the town of Wainscott, the film weaves Rogers' footage into a journey through childhood memories, a less than encouraging mother, a family background of privilege, and Rogers' persistent, dogged attempts to document his own life. Rogers' friend, actor and writer Wallace Shawn, joins in the process, as the film investigates the differences between documentary and fiction, and tells the tragic story of Rogers' life.
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THE WINDMILL MOVIE OFFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Olch
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Olch
- Original Score
- Michael Montes
- Original Title
- The Windmill Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Olch
Alexander Olch
Michael Montes
Alexander Olch
David Grubin, Susan Meiselas
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Olch
Director
Alexander Olch
Writer
David Grubin
Producer
Susan Meiselas
Producer
Michael Montes
Original Music Composer
Alexander Olch
Editor
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What is The Windmill Movie about?
Filmmaker Richard P. Rogers tried for twenty years to make a documentary about his own life. He died in 2001, leaving the project unfinished, until his widow, acclaimed photographer Susan Meiselas, commissioned his former student Alexander Olch to make a film out of the pieces. Starting in the Hamptons, in the town of Wainscott, the film weaves Rogers' footage into a journey through childhood memories, a less than encouraging mother, a family background of privilege, and Rogers' persistent, dogged attempts to document his own life. Rogers' friend, actor and writer Wallace Shawn, joins in the process, as the film investigates the differences between documentary and fiction, and tells the tragic story of Rogers' life.
Who directed The Windmill Movie?
The Windmill Movie was directed by Alexander Olch.
Who stars in The Windmill Movie?
The principal cast of The Windmill Movie includes Richard P. Rogers, Wallace Shawn, Bob Balaban.
When was The Windmill Movie released and how long is it?
The Windmill Movie was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Windmill Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Windmill Movie was composed by Michael Montes.