Arthur Miller: Writer (2017)

  • PG
  • 09/01/2017 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 41m

An intimate portrait of a singular man

Overview

One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today. He also made headlines for being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee at the height of the McCarthy Era and entering into a tumultuous marriage with Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Told from the unique perspective of his daughter, filmmaker Rebecca Miller, Arthur Miller: Writer is an illuminating portrait that combines interviews spanning decades and a wealth of personal archival material, and provides new insights into Miller’s life as an artist and exploring his character in all its complexity.

Rebecca Miller

Director

Cast

Arthur Miller's headshot

Arthur Miller

Self (archive footage)
Joan Allen's headshot

Joan Allen

Self (archive footage)
Joan Copeland's headshot

Joan Copeland

Self (archive footage)
Peter Falk's headshot

Peter Falk

Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable's headshot

Clark Gable

Self (archive footage)
John Guare's headshot

John Guare

Self (archive footage)
J. Edgar Hoover's headshot

J. Edgar Hoover

Self (archive footage)
John Huston's headshot

John Huston

Self (archive footage)

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