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The History of Concrete

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David Fear Rolling Stone Feb 5
The question was always: Could he sustain something like that in a longer format? The answer is a resounding [in John Wilson voice], “Um, well… yes.” Go to Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star Feb 2
It’s hard not to love this head-scratching dive into a different kind of grey matter. Go to Full Review Nicolas Rapold Sight & Sound Jan 30
Wilson’s debut feature The History of Concrete shows the expert essayist as sneakily profound as ever, contemplating life and art and piecing together meaning from the fragments. Go to Full Review Marshall Shaffer The Playlist 5d
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Though Wilson’s voice takes up the most real estate in the film, he’s magnanimous in ceding the floor to those he encounters along the circuitous route to revelation – and draws clear inspiration from them along the way. Go to Full Review Rua Fay Cinemasters Feb 10
Do not be fooled by the boring name, The History of Concrete is unlike anything you've ever seen before. Go to Full Review Alex Billington FirstShowing.net Feb 7
7.5/10
The film ends up being less about concrete, more about New York City, and the foundation of what makes that city so special – all the people. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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John Wilson

Director

John Wilson

Producer

Clark Filio

Producer

Shirel Kozak

Producer

Allie Viti

Producer

Josh Safdie

Executive Producer

Movie Info

Director
John Wilson
Producer
John Wilson, Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti
Production Co
Central Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m