Arthur Miller: Writer
An intimate portrait of a singular man
Genres
Overview
One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today. He also made headlines for being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee at the height of the McCarthy Era and entering into a tumultuous marriage with Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Told from the unique perspective of his daughter, filmmaker Rebecca Miller, Arthur Miller: Writer is an illuminating portrait that combines interviews spanning decades and a wealth of personal archival material, and provides new insights into Miller’s life as an artist and exploring his character in all its complexity.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
101 min
Release Date
2017-12-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
21
Vote Average
7.1
Arthur Miller
Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
Tony Kushner
Self
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Self (archive footage)
Barbara Loden
Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
Kermit Miller
Self (archive footage)
Rebecca Miller
Self (archive footage)
Robert A. Miller
Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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