Storyline

In this documentary, filmmaker Michael Almereyda chronicles the San Francisco production of "The Late Henry Moss," a play written and directed by noted scribe Sam Shepard. The film explores Shepard's artistic inspirations as well as his working relationships with the play's cast, which includes stars such as Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, Cheech Marin and Nick Nolte. Much of the film is devoted to a detailed examination of the work that goes into readying a play for opening night.

Plot Keywords

playwright, sean penn, woody harrelson, calm, moving, fascinating, san francisco, theater, backstage, theater production, father/son relationship, writer's block, performance, adventure, discovery, 2000s

Short Review

One of the finer peeks into the creative process of staging a play.

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