One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly'

The read

It runs a compact 26m.

Synopsis

A unique documentary that interlaces archival interviews with author Philip K. Dick with chats featuring cast and crew. Discussed are the origins of the story, parallels the cast and crew sees to the goings-on in today's world, and adapting the story for film, modern audiences, and its unique look.

Ratings

Key crew

• Eric MatthiesDirector

Cast

• Richard LinklaterSelf
• Philip K. DickSelf (archive footage)
• Tommy PallottaSelf
• Isa Dick HackettSelf
• Keanu ReevesSelf / Bob Arctor
• Robert Downey Jr.Self / Barris
• Woody HarrelsonSelf / Luckman
• Winona RyderSelf / Donna
• Rory CochraneSelf / Freck

Themes