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Filmmaker's Son's Tragic Life Explored in New Documentary
10 Sep
Summary
- Documentary 'Remake' chronicles filmmaker's son's life and struggles.
- Film explores son's journey from childhood joy to adult addiction.
- Adrian McElwee died tragically at the young age of 27.
Filmmaker Ross McElwee's new documentary, 'Remake,' now airing on PBS POV, intimately explores his complex relationship with his son, Adrian. The film chronicles Adrian's life, from his insightful childhood to his adult struggles with depression and drug addiction, which tragically ended with his death at age 27.
'Remake' has achieved significant international recognition, securing awards such as the Impact Golden Globes Prize at the Venice Film Festival and the ReFrame Award at IDFA in Amsterdam. McElwee recently discussed the film and his self-discovery during its creation on Deadline's Doc Talk podcast.
The documentary also revisits McElwee's seminal 1985 film, 'Sherman's March,' which redefined documentary filmmaking with its personal narrative style. This influential approach is evident in subsequent works like 'You Can See Everything.' Music Box Films has acquired 'Remake' and also released a restored version of 'Sherman's March.'
