Cinema of Decay: The Films of Bill Morrison

2017 | 24 minutes | 7.0 ★ (2)

Cinema of Decay: The Films of Bill Morrison
  • Overview

    This documentary focuses on the artistry of director Bill Morrison, who leverages decaying film stock from years past to tell new stories that are relevant to today's audiences. The decaying film lends brilliant visuals which add to Morrison's concept of storytelling.

  • Release Date

    11 December 2017

  • DirectingAngela Carone
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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