Hal

Hal Ashby's singular genius made him one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of the 1970s, with movies like Harold and Maude, Shampoo, and Being There that captured America's changing mood. But as his contemporaries rose to blockbuster success, Ashby's unyielding vision clashed with an industry eager for box office hits. Amy Scott's documentary explores Ashby's brilliant but troubled life, his ability to capture humanity, and his fraught relationship with Hollywood.

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