90-minute break: The Maysles brothers’ Salesman

90-minute break: The Maysles brothers’ Salesman

Salesman (1968) directed by Albert Maysles, David Maysles, and Charlotte Zwerin, the team behind Gimme Shelter and Grey Gardens.

If you only have a minute, here’s a preview. I’ve never watched Curb Your Enthusiasm but I’d make a blind bet this is more uncomfortable to watch.

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Today’s interview in The Guardian with Albert Maysles, who’s 84 and apparently still does shots till four in the morning.

This video of Albert Maysles talking about his friendship with Paul Brennan, the  main character in Salesman.