Strange Parallel

Strange Parallel — Plot

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.

• Release date
• October 15, 1998
• Runtime
• 30 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Music, Fantasy
• Director
• Steve Hanft

Strange Parallel — Cast

Elliott Smith Self Gus Van Sant Self

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Sam Coomes Self

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Janet Weiss Self

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Sean Croghan Drill Sergeant Larry Crane Self

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Joanna Bolme Self

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Amber Strom Self