It's All True

Name: It's All True
Director: Myron Meisel
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1993-01-01
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Raimundo 'Tata' Correia Lima, Miguel Ferrer, Orson Welles, Carmen Miranda

1993Dir. Myron Meisel1h 29m

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It's All True is a fascinating peek into Orson Welles's ambitious, but ultimately unfinished, project. The documentary captures the chaotic spirit of his intended three-part film about South America. The pacing is uneven, but that actually adds to the charm; you can feel the struggle and passion behind Welles's vision. The atmosphere gets enriched with archival footage and behind-the-scenes snippets, which gives you this raw, almost dreamlike quality. It’s intriguing to see how he fused documentary elements with his narrative style. The performances are a mix of real-life figures and Welles’s own dramatizations, which creates a layered texture that’s quite distinct. It's less about tidy conclusions and more about the journey of creativity gone awry.

Directed by Myron Meisel, released in 1993.Features archival footage and behind-the-scenes content.Running time: 80 minutes, in color.Part of the 1990s revival of interest in Welles's work.