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Al Neil: A Portrait

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An award winning 45-minute film portrait of Al Neil’s life, music and art. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1979-01-01

Runtime: 40 mins

Director: David Rimmer

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Genres: Documentary

Original title: Al Neil: A Portrait

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Production Countries: Canada

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