Next Up

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Next up was the trip to the Bay Area at the end of April. We shot numerous interviews, along with some more verité footage of Alan in action - in his life. Hopefully, this will complete the bulk of principal production, with a few notable exceptions. Now , it is…
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Wooden

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I mean Woods Hole, the Cape Cod town where Alan spent much of his youth. I recently spent a long weekend there, shooting interviews and "B-Roll" material - an exceptionally productive and enjoyable visit! I was able to visit with a number of people who knew Alan well in his…
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Health Policy Made Personal

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Alan and his wife Sala were through Portland recently. It was a too-brief visit, but was a chance to gather a few thoughts about this film. There are myriad stories to be told about Alan, many good possibilities for a movie. I think bits and pieces of all these themes…
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What I know about the 60s

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I grew up in the shadow of the 60s. The Beatles made the soundtrack for my early childhood. I can remember songs like She Loves You and I Want to Hold Your Hand playing while I toddled around Grandma Daisy's yard. Her daughters (my aunts) were teenagers in the 60s,…
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What’s the Theme, Sherlock?

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Does a film need to have a theme? I suppose it does, at least a documentary does. Some way of organizing the chaos we've caught on tape after tape. Otherwise, it is more of a home movie than a film. Can't have that... Please read on, then vote! Theme is…
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What style is this movie?

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Having shot much tape at Alan's retirement and birthday party, I am now wrestling with the theme and style of the film. These questions can't be answered with finality until we're in the thick of editing, but still must be grappled with now. Without some sense of purpose and direction,…
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