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Strange Parallel
Strange Parallel

Strange Parallel

1998

5.9

Categories:

  • Documentary
  • Music
  • Fantasy

Overview:

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.

Steve Hanft

Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor

Raub Shapiro

Producer

Jason Mason

Writer

Cast:

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  • Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith

    Self
  • Gus Van Sant

    Gus Van Sant

    Self
  • Sam Coomes

    Sam Coomes

    Self
  • Janet Weiss

    Janet Weiss

    Self
  • Sean Croghan

    Sean Croghan

    Drill Sergeant
  • Larry Crane

    Larry Crane

    Self