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Strange Parallel
Strange Parallel

Strange Parallel

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

30 mins

Rating

5.9/10

Release Date

14 October 1998

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

Joanna Bolme

Joanna Bolme

Self

Amber Strom

Amber Strom

Self

Dave England

Dave England

Devil

Rossie Harris

Rossie Harris

Robot Hand Salesman

Sasha Fuentes

Sasha Fuentes

Robot Hand Salesman

Marne Lucas

Marne Lucas

Self

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