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Release Year1994
Runtime0h 57m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes6
DirectorRegina Weinreich, Catherine Warnow
WritersRegina Weinreich, Catherine Warnow
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsPaul Bowles: The Complete Outsider
About Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider
This documentary chronicles the life of expatriate writer Paul Bowles through archival footage, photos and interviews with the author, who talks about his writing, his friendships with artists such as Tennessee Williams and Aaron Copland and more. Shot in Tangier, Morocco (Bowles's long time home), this revealing portrait sketches out Bowles's rebellious life story, including his love relationships with men and women, his drug use and his music.
Directed by Regina Weinreich, Catherine Warnow, Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Bowles — 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 1994.
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