A subtler and less bombastic companion piece to Arthur Miller's most famous play, SALESMAN is an exemplar of nonfictional material shaped and illuminated by sophisticated filmmakers who have absorbed the devices of fictional storytelling. A portrait of a group of Bible salesman as they
make their daily rounds, it was the most prominent among a group of 1960s documentaries known collectively as cinema verite. These movies were distinguished by an absence of narration and by the unprecedented degree of verisimilitude allowed them by the advent of lighter cameras, synchronized
sound equipment, and other technical innovations.
After introducing its four main charac...
Released:
1969
Rated:
NR
Length:
91 mins