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Salinger (2013)
Director: Shane Salerno
Cast: Michael Mcdermott, A. E. Hotchner, Jean Miller, Gore Vidal
6.7
39%Runtime125 min
RatingPG-13
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An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.
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Salinger, a 2013 documentary directed by Shane Salerno, has received a mixed critical reception, with a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While the film provides an in-depth investigation into the private life of writer J.D. Salinger, its public reception is more divided, as indicated by its 6.7/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of intimate, character-driven documentaries will find Salinger (2013), directed by Shane Salerno, to be a captivating exploration of the elusive life and creative process of the legendary writer J.D. Salinger, with insightful commentary from those who knew him best, including A.E. Hotchner and Gore Vidal.
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Salinger is a 2013 American documentary film about the reclusive writer J. D. Salinger directed and produced by Shane Salerno. The film tells the story of Salinger's life through interviews with friends, historians, and journalists. The film premiered at the 40th annual Telluride Film Festival and had a second premiere on the opening night of the Toronto International Film Festival.
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