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John Wilson Challenged Himself to Find Humor From a Boring Topic: Concrete. Shooting 140 Hours Helped Him Escape a Personal and Professional Slump
- John Wilson’s Sundance premiere frames a long, hands-on journey from idea to screen.
- The film follows Wilson attempting humor in a subject many deem unfunny: concrete.
- Wilson shot 140 hours of material across several countries for the project.
- The documentary includes personal reflections on creative frustration and perseverance.
- A key collaboration with Jack Macco provided emotional momentum during production.
- The film juxtaposes documentary processes with a broader portrait of urban life and labor.
- Wilson rethinks pacing to balance longer storytelling with audience engagement.
- The project’s process included interviews with diverse locals and professionals.
- Wilson aims to keep audiences engaged by letting the subject matter speak for itself.
- The documentary positions personal growth as integral to the filmmaking journey.
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