Strange Parallel (1998)
30m
Running Time
October 15, 1998Release Date
Plot.
Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.
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Cast & Crew.

Elliott Smith
Self / Music

Gus Van Sant
Self

Sam Coomes
Self

Janet Weiss
Self

Sean Croghan
Drill Sergeant

Larry Crane
Self

Joanna Bolme
Self

Amber Strom
Self

Dave England
Devil

Rossie Harris
Robot Hand Salesman

Sasha Fuentes
Robot Hand Salesman

Marne Lucas
Self

Steve Hanft
Director / Writer / Director of Photography / Editor

Jason Mason
Writer

Raub Shapiro
Producer

Paul Menne
Editor
Media.



Details.
Wiki.
Strange Parallel is a documentary short film revolving around the American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. The film was directed by Steve Hanft and released on October 15, 1998, and features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his.
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