The Wild One

"The Wild One" is a documentary that tells the story of Jack Garfein, a Holocaust survivor who went on to become a renowned theatre and film director. The film traces Garfein's life, from his childhood in Czechoslovakia to his success on Broadway and in Hollywood, where he founded the Actors Studio and mentored many actors. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary explores Garfein's unique approach to acting, which he developed as a survival mechanism during his time in concentration camps. The film also examines Garfein's controversial films, which tackled issues such as hazing, rape, and military fascism in a postwar America, and how they led to his eventual exile from Hollywood. Featuring readings by Willem Dafoe, "The Wild One" offers a powerful and thought-provoking look at the life and work of this visionary director.

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