Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen (2020)

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"Think Before You Think" is a portrait of film poet, animator and artist Rick Raxlen. Shot on 16mm film and digital video at his Victoria, BC home and studio over the course of a year, the film follows Raxlen’s daily practice, uncovering the rituals and gestures of a creative process. Mining the highly specific and personal nature of this life-sized project, excerpts from Raxlen’s films, drawings, paintings and mark-making from a 50+ year art practice combine with hand-processed and manipulated film materials to play off the rites and relaxed rigour of his unique approach to making a life.

Director: Alex MacKenzie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
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Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen about?
"Think Before You Think" is a portrait of film poet, animator and artist Rick Raxlen. Shot on 16mm film and digital video at his Victoria, BC home and studio over the course of a year, the film follows Raxlen’s daily practice, uncovering the rituals and gestures of a creative process. Mining the highly specific and personal nature of this life-sized project, excerpts from Raxlen’s films, drawings, paintings and mark-making from a 50+ year art practice combine with hand-processed and manipulated film materials to play off the rites and relaxed rigour of his unique approach to making a life.
Who directed Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen?
Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen was directed by Alex MacKenzie.
Who stars in Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen?
Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen stars Rick Raxlen.
How long is Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen?
Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen?
Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen is a Documentary film.
Where was Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen produced?
Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen was produced in Canada.