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California Typewriter

Documentary

2017, Movie, 1h 43min

A story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. A meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.

Country: United States

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...an investigation into the various contraptions (in this case, typewriters) maintained and employed by people to make art tick.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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In a world where technology reigns, a small shop in California holds onto the past, repairing and restoring typewriters, those machines that once ruled the written word. Through the stories of its owners and patrons, including celebrated artists and writers, California Typewriter explores the connection between creativity and tools, and how even in the digital age, the typewriter remains a symbol of craftsmanship and artistry. Featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, and others, this documentary is a meditation on the power of nostalgia and the enduring appeal of a bygone era.

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