Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen (2020)
"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
Release Date: October 17, 2020
Cast
- Rick Raxlen - Self
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.