“One of the great American filmmakers is back with a crushing cautionary tale. It’s the best movie of the year so far.”
—Slate
“The latest documentary from the groundbreaking filmmaker Ross McElwee, and possibly his masterpiece.”
—The New York Times
“A profound and piercing portrait of loss.”
—The Hollywood Reporter
“Lovelorn, thoughtful, and deeply moving, this is a film you’ll really want to talk about.”
—Time Out
For over forty years, Ross McElwee has documented life through his own singular, personal lens. His son Adrien grew up in front of that camera and eventually picked one up himself. When a Hollywood producer pitches a fictional spin on SHERMAN’S MARCH, it stirs hope that Ross will finally find wider recognition. But that dream collides with a harsh reality as Adrien’s drug addiction worsens, leaving father to reckon with the life he’d kept just out of frame.
