The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
On the first day of shooting, James Franco, David Shields, and Caleb Powell throw out the script when a real-life argument breaks out between the three of them about what can and can't be used in the film. Shields and Franco browbeat Powell to sacrifice everything for the sake of the film; Powell threatens to leave; Shields feels guilty about betraying Powell; and Franco wants Shields and Powell to confess all for the sake of the film. A debate, nearly to the death, about life and art.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- James FrancoDirector
- David ShieldsWriter
- Caleb PowellWriter
Cast
- David ShieldsDavid Shields
- Caleb PowellCaleb Powell
- James FrancoJames Franco
Stills
Themes
philosophyliteraturewritingquarreldisagreement