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A Constant Forge

Charles Kiselyak

United States

2000

200 minutes

Color

1.33:1

English

256

Synopsis

Charles Kiselyak’s A Constant Forge—The Life and Art of John Cassavetes is a detailed journey through the career of one of film’s greatest pioneers and iconoclasts. Assembled from candid interviews with Cassavetes’ collaborators and friends, rare photographs, archival footage, and the director’s own words, the film paints a revealing portrait of a man whose fierce love, courage, and dedication changed the face of cinema forever.

Cast

John Cassavetes
Gena Rowlands
Ben Gazzara

Credits

DirectorCharles Kiselyak

Disc Features

  • Biographical sketches of the actors Cassavetes used in many of his films, written by Tom Charity (John Cassavetes: Lifeworks)
  • Poster gallery for Cassavetes’ Faces, Shadows, A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, and Opening Night
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
  • Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

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