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Altman 15 rating

An illuminating documentary about American cinema’s maverick genius Robert Altman, featuring unseen home movies and extensive interviews.

Documentary 2014 96 mins

Director: Ron Mann

Overview

Innovative, influential, independent, the late Robert Altman ranks among the greatest of American filmmakers. Ron Mann’s documentary uses extensive footage of its wittily articulate subject in conversation, home movies or on location, alongside contributions from actors and other collaborators, to explore what was so special about films like Nashville, The Player, Gosford Park and other cinematic gems.