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Still from Seymour: An Introduction — Seymour: An Introduction (2014) — Ethan HawkePhotographed by Ramsey Fendall

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Seymour: An Introduction

English / 2014 / 1h 24m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

Ethan Hawke directs this intimate documentary portrait of classical pianist, composer, author, teacher and sage Seymour Bernstein.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorEthan Hawke

CinematographerRamsey Fendall

EditorAnna Gustavi

ProducerRyan Hawke, Greg Loser, Heather Smith

Cast

Seymour Bernstein

as Self

Ethan Hawkeas Self

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