Robert B. Weide's film, Woody Allen: A Documentary, chronicles the fifty year career of the critically acclaimed director. A parade of actors, directors, and producers that Allen worked with over the years provide commentary on everything from the lasting influence of Annie Hall to his personal scandals. While the biographical information is interesting, it is the footage of Allen writing on the typewriter he bought in 1951, in his element directing, and reflecting on his distinguished career that the film excels. In these moments, the film becomes more than just a compilation of facts and anecdotes, and delves into the life of of a true auteur.
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