Strange Parallel
Release Date: 1998-10-15
Rating : 5.9/10
Duration : 30 minutes
Genres : Documentary, Music, Fantasy
Director : Steve Hanft
Writer : Steve Hanft, Jason Mason
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.
Cast
Elliott Smith
Gus Van Sant
Sam Coomes
Janet Weiss
Sean Croghan
Larry Crane