A Fuller Life

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You can stream A Fuller Life on: The Criterion Channel and Apple TV Store

Documentary

2013, Movie, 1h 20min

Calling on a wide range of her father's collaborators and fellow travelers, from James Franco to William Friedkin, to read from his autobiography, the filmmaker Samantha Fuller evokes the inimitable voice and spirit of her father, the legendary writer-director Sam Fuller. Shot entirely within "The Shack," as Fuller called the backyard writing refuge he filled with notes for future projects, the film follows Fuller on his path from New York tabloid journalist to Hollywood hyphenate including his formative experiences as an infantryman in World War II.

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Critic Steve Rose

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...a rich portrait of an extraordinary man, half-tortured artist, half cigar-chomping action hero.

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Critic Mark Kermode

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...[a] warmly affectionate tribute...

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In "A Fuller Life," friends and admirers of the iconoclastic film director Sam Fuller come together to celebrate his independent spirit by reconstructing segments of his memoirs. Each word spoken in the film was written by Fuller himself, offering a unique glimpse into his adventurous and unconventional life. This unconventional documentary, directed by Fuller's only child, Samantha, is a testament to the enduring impact of Fuller's work and the man himself.

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You can stream A Fuller Life on: The Criterion Channel Apple TV Store