Tell Them Who You Are

Nan
1h 35m
2004
5.8 /10 (10)

Overview

The son of acclaimed cinematographer Haskell Wexler confronts his complex father by turning the camera on him. What results is a portrait of a difficult genius and a son's path out of the shadow of a famous father.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2004-09-06

Top Billed Cast

Haskell Wexler

Self

Mark Wexler

Self

Jane Fonda

Self

Martin Sheen

Self

Troy Garity

Self

Michael Douglas

Self

Paul Newman

Self

Julia Roberts

Self

Dennis Hopper

Self

Ron Howard

Self

Norman Jewison

Self

George Lucas

Self

John Sayles

Self

Tom Hayden

Self

Simon Wexler

Self (archive footage)

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