Released:
1998-10-15

Overview:
Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.

Director:
Steve Hanft

Runtime:
0h 30min

Genre:
Documentary, Music, Fantasy

• Cast:
• 
  Elliott Smith
  as
  Self
• 
  Gus Van Sant
  as
  Self
• 
  Sam Coomes
  as
  Self
• 
  Janet Weiss
  as
  Self
• 
  Sean Croghan
  as
  Drill Sergeant