The Windmill Movie (2009)

The Windmill Movie (2009) poster

Filmmaker Richard P. Rogers tried for twenty years to make a documentary about his own life. He died in 2001, leaving the project unfinished, until his widow, acclaimed photographer Susan Meiselas, commissioned his former student Alexander Olch to make a film out of the pieces. Starting in the Hamptons, in the town of Wainscott, the film weaves Rogers' footage into a journey through childhood memories, a less than encouraging mother, a family background of privilege, and Rogers' persistent, dogged attempts to document his own life. Rogers' friend, actor and writer Wallace Shawn, joins in the process, as the film investigates the differences between documentary and fiction, and tells the tragic story of Rogers' life.

Director: Alexander Olch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Montes
Editing: Alexander Olch
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Windmill Movie about?
Filmmaker Richard P. Rogers tried for twenty years to make a documentary about his own life. He died in 2001, leaving the project unfinished, until his widow, acclaimed photographer Susan Meiselas, commissioned his former student Alexander Olch to make a film out of the pieces. Starting in the Hamptons, in the town of Wainscott, the film weaves Rogers' footage into a journey through childhood memories, a less than encouraging mother, a family background of privilege, and Rogers' persistent, dogged attempts to document his own life. Rogers' friend, actor and writer Wallace Shawn, joins in the process, as the film investigates the differences between documentary and fiction, and tells the tragic story of Rogers' life.
Who directed The Windmill Movie?
The Windmill Movie was directed by Alexander Olch.
Who stars in The Windmill Movie?
The Windmill Movie stars Richard P. Rogers, Wallace Shawn, Bob Balaban.
How long is The Windmill Movie?
The Windmill Movie has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Windmill Movie?
The Windmill Movie is a Documentary film.
Where was The Windmill Movie produced?
The Windmill Movie was produced in United States of America.