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Release Year1977
Runtime0h 54m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorRoss McElwee
WritersRoss McElwee
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsCharleen or How Long Has This Been Going On?
About Charleen or How Long Has This Been Going On?
In Charleen, documentarian Ross McElwee looks at the life of a North Carolina poet and teacher who acts as a muse to a motley crew of artists and musicians.
Directed by Ross McElwee, Charleen or How Long Has This Been Going On? leans on a strong ensemble — Ross McElwee, Charleen Swansea — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1977.
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