A Letter to Elia


60m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Documentary covers the life of the late filmmaker Elia Kazan, who rose to prominence with films like "On the Waterfront" (1954), "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951), "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947), "Baby Doll" (1956), "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1945) and "A Face in the Crowd" (1957). Narrated by dire

Film Details

Also Known As
American Masters, Letter To Elia, A/Reflecting On Kazan, Letter To Elia/Reflecting On Kazan, Untitled (Elia Kazan Documentary)
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary covers the life of the late filmmaker Elia Kazan, who rose to prominence with films like "On the Waterfront" (1954), "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951), "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947), "Baby Doll" (1956), "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1945) and "A Face in the Crowd" (1957). Narrated by director Martin Scorsese.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Masters, Letter To Elia, A/Reflecting On Kazan, Letter To Elia/Reflecting On Kazan, Untitled (Elia Kazan Documentary)
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States October 4, 2010

Originally in development as a feature.

Scheduled to air in USA on PBS October 4, 2010.

Released in United States October 4, 2010 (Shown at Telluride Film Festival September 3-6, 2010.)