Strange Parallel
Strange Parallel
A Documentary and Music film released in 1998, Strange Parallel runs 30m and comes from the United States. Soap2Day lists it with Steve Hanft directing and Elliott Smith and Gus Van Sant in the cast. It holds 6.4/10 from 6 votes. 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.
- Genre: Documentary, Music, Fantasy
- Country: United States of America
- Director: Steve Hanft
- Cast: Elliott Smith, Gus Van Sant, Sam Coomes, Janet Weiss, Sean Croghan, Larry Crane, Joanna Bolme, Amber Strom, Dave England, Rossie Harris, Sasha Fuentes, Marne Lucas
