Tell Them Who You Are (2004)

In the cinematic masterpiece, "Tell Them Who You Are," Mark Wexler ingeniously intertwines biography with autobiography, weaving a tale that centers around his complex relationship with his father. Haskell Wexler, a larger-than-life character, is not merely the renowned Oscar-winning cinematographer and filmmaker who has worked with world-class directors like Elia Kazan, Milos Forman, and Francis Ford Coppola, but also a controversial figure whose career is a vibrant tapestry of 20th-century classics including "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," "American Graffiti," and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Mark dares to turn the camera on his formidable father, painting an intimate portrait of a difficult genius. The film is a captivating dance of positions, with father and son interchanging roles before the camera and behind it. Haskell, with his unwavering conviction, challenges his son’s filmmaking skills, often declaring with stark honesty that he could have done a superior job directing most of the movies he's shot. As the film unfolds, it features illuminating interviews with luminaries such as Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, and Sidney Poitier, who have collaborated with Haskell. Yet, the true "star" of "Tell Them Who You Are" remains Haskell himself, a man whose shadow Mark has long been attempting to step out from. The film delves into their attempts to reconcile, offering a compassionate look at their strained relationship, leaving viewers riveted to their screens as they eagerly anticipate if reconciliation is possible before time runs out.

Tell Them Who You Are is a documentary movie featuring Haskell Wexler.

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