Strange Parallel
Rare footage includes Elliott Smith recording an unreleased song titled 'Brand New Game' while contemplating a mechanical hand to enhance his music.
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Rare footage includes Elliott Smith recording an unreleased song titled 'Brand New Game' while contemplating a mechanical hand to enhance his music.
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Elliott Smith reflects on his life and music in Strange Parallel, a 30-minute documentary directed by Steve Hanft. The film features intimate interviews with Smith, alongside commentary from filmmaker Gus Van Sant, musician Larry Crane, and members of the band Quasi. Rare footage includes Smith performing and recording an unreleased song titled "Brand New Game." The narrative intertwines reality with metaphorical sequences, depicting Smith's contemplation of acquiring a mechanical hand to enhance his musical abilities.
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