Strange Parallel
Strange Parallel

Strange Parallel

5.9

0 hr 30 min

1998-10-15

5

Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.

Documentary

Music

Fantasy

Trailers

Characters

Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith

Self

Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

Self

Sam Coomes

Sam Coomes

Self

Janet Weiss

Janet Weiss

Self

Sean Croghan

Sean Croghan

Drill Sergeant

Larry Crane

Larry Crane

Self

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