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Ross McElwee

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American documentary filmmaker (born 1947)

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Ross McElwee is an American documentary filmmaker known for his autobiographical films about his family and personal life, usually interwoven with an episodic journey that intersects with larger political or philosophical issues.

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Filmography 15

Sherman's March1986
Bright Leaves2004
Time Indefinite1993
Who Is Henry Jaglom?1997
Photographic Memory2011
Six O'Clock News1997
Backyard1984
Charleen or How Long Has This Been Going On?1977
Something to Do with the Wall1991
Space Coast1979
68 Albany Street1976
Resident Exile1981
20,000 Missing Persons1974
In Paraguay2008
Remake2026

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Awards 1

Guggenheim Fellowship

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Directors from United States 5

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Ross McElwee is an American documentary filmmaker known for his autobiographical films about his family and personal life, usually interwoven with an episodic journey that intersects with larger political or philosophical issues. His humorous and often self-deprecating films refer to cultural aspects of his Southern upbringing. He received the Career Award at the 2007 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.

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Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 79
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