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Lucky Three (1997) | Criteria

Still from Lucky Three — Lucky Three (1997) — Jem Cohen

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Lucky Three

Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait

United States / English / 1997 / 11m

Documentary Music

Letterboxd: 4.36/5·5.6K ratings·3.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

This intimate portrait of singer-songwriter Elliott Smith features him performing three songs.

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Directed by Jem Cohen
Position 7

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DirectorJem Cohen

EditorJem Cohen, Elliott Smith

ProducerJem Cohen

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Elliott Smithas Self

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