McKellen: Playing the Part
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Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen's private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2018-05-25
Runtime: 92 mins
Director: Joe Stephenson
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: McKellen: Playing the Part
Production Companies: Great Point Media, B Good Picture Company, Ugly Duckling Films, Surreal Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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