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THEM THAT WORK (2008)
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Them That Work (2008) - photo copyright © Pewter Productions | Role: Himself Filming: 2005-2007 U.S. Release: 2008 Director: Jason Brown"How Matewan inspired a nation."Synopsis: A documentary on the making of the John Sayles's independent classic Matewan (1987). Includes interviews with cast, crew, and artists on the significance of the film and how it has affected other filmmakers. Cast: John Sayles .... Himself Maggie Renzi .... Herself David Strathairn .... Himself Chris Cooper .... Himself Haskell Wexler .... Himself Notes: • The title comes from a line from the film spoken by Chris Cooper. • Filming on the documentary began in 2005 and will continue to be shot through the end of the year. • The present goal is have the film ready by next year for submission to the Sundance Film Festival (among others). • Jason Brown interviewed David for the documentary in June, 2006 in Atlanta, GA (where, at the time, he was filming We Are Marshall). Exclusive: Interview with director/producer Jason Brown Related Links: Official U.S. Site (off site) Pewter Productions (off site) John Sayles Retro (off site) |