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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak

Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak

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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak

"From lifelong demons come beloved beasts..."

2009

0h 41m

8.0(9 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.

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Isotope Films

Oscilloscope

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5 featured cast members

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Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

Himself

Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze

Himself

Lance Bangs

Lance Bangs

Himself

Lynn Caponera

Herself

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Herself

Creative team

Directed by: Spike Jonze
Lance Bangs
Produced by: Allison Sarofim
Vincent Landay

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