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The History of Concrete

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Peter Howell Toronto Star 1d
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 3d
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 Taylor Williams Slant Magazine Jan 24
3/4
The odd and poignant The History of Concrete could be seen as a show of Buddhist acceptance on John Wilson's part of art's, and by extension life's, transience. Go to Full Review Fred Topel United Press International 3d
That roundabout path is how Wilson approaches everything. Wherever Wilson goes, he finds the most absurd aspect and includes it whether it's concrete-related or not. Go to Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz 5d
8/10
Wilson is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker, and this film, in its own very specific way, offers a lot to laugh at and consider. Go to Full Review Ross Bonaime Collider Jan 24
8/10
If The History of Concrete proves anything, it’s that Wilson can make a movie about anything and make it absolutely brilliant. 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