Variety
"Hal" has a once-over-lightly quality, but at times it offers a telling window into how the New Hollywood worked.
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Hal (2018)
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, Amy Scott's debut documentary examines the career of oft-overlooked director Hal Ashby (Shampoo, Harold and Maude, The Last Detail).
"Amy Scott’s exuberant portrait—drawn from rare archival materials, interviews, personal letters, and audio recordings—explores that curious oversight, revealing a passionate, obsessive artist. Having hitchhiked to LA, Ashby eventually landed in the editing room, where a chance encounter with Norman Jewison brought his big break (and a lifelong friendship). Ashby’s subsequent films were guided by compassion and deep engagement with social justice, class, and race." (Sundance Film Festival)
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2018Rating: Exempt90 minsUSA
DocumentaryFestival & Independent
- Director:
- Amy Scott (feature debut)
- Cast:
- Hal AshbyJane FondaJon VoightLee Grant
Hal (2018) | Reviews
Los Angeles Times
"Hal" deals with each of the director's films in a smart, engaging manner.
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Hollywood Reporter
A most welcome reassessment of one of the most important figures in 1970s Hollywood.
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Hal (2018) is available to stream in New Zealand now on Academy On Demand and AroVision.