Pop (1999)
A Homage to Family and Memory
Pop chronicles the journey of three generations of Meyerowitz men on a road trip from Florida to the Bronx, in exploration of their familial roots. Joel’s father, Hy, is battling Alzheimer’s disease and so they embark on a “quest to see if, along the way, the adventures and experiences we would have could stimulate his now rapidly failing memory.” The film directed and produced by our Joel Meyerowitz. It is touching, funny, poignant, and beautifully captures the strength of intimacy between fathers and sons.
Director: Joel Meyerowitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: June 22, 1999
Cast
- Joel Meyerowitz - Himself
- Hy Meyerowitz - Himself
- Sasha Meyerowitz - Himself
Music: Bill Frisell
Editing: Mona Davis
Production: Tatge/Lasseur Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
alzheimer's disease, memory loss, family, memories
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More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pop about?
- Pop chronicles the journey of three generations of Meyerowitz men on a road trip from Florida to the Bronx, in exploration of their familial roots. Joel’s father, Hy, is battling Alzheimer’s disease and so they embark on a “quest to see if, along the way, the adventures and experiences we would have could stimulate his now rapidly failing memory.” The film directed and produced by our Joel Meyerowitz. It is touching, funny, poignant, and beautifully captures the strength of intimacy between fathers and sons.
- Who directed Pop?
- Pop was directed by Joel Meyerowitz.
- Who stars in Pop?
- Pop stars Joel Meyerowitz, Hy Meyerowitz, Sasha Meyerowitz.
- How long is Pop?
- Pop has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Pop?
- Pop is a Documentary film.