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(649) 7.2 103 min 2016 Subtitles and Closed Captions

California Typewriter is a movie starring Silvi Alcivar, Ken Alexander, and Tom Hanks. California Typewriter is a story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. The film is a meditation on creativity and technology...

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Documentary
Director
Doug Nichol
Starring
Martin Howard, Ken Alexander, Tom Hanks, Silvi Alcivar

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Genres Documentary
Director Doug Nichol
Stars Martin Howard, Ken Alexander, Tom Hanks, Silvi Alcivar
Country France, USA, India, Canada
Also Known As Maszyna do pisania
Runtime 1 h 43 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Description California Typewriter is a story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. The film is a meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.

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Paul
Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 09:56

This documentary will make you think and change your views on life and love. It will make you think about the importance of life and the importance of love, to our own lives. I recommend it highly. It is a great message to listen to, to hear, to understand. If you're a realist, you will find that you have a lot to learn about life. The way the film portrays the way things are in the world today, I think you'll agree that it's too late to change things. But if you're open minded, you'll be able to see things from different perspectives. I think you'll be surprised at how much you learn from it.
Dennis C.
Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 06:37

I was fortunate enough to see the film at the Venice Film Festival. I had heard the story of the typewriter in passing, and wanted to know more. However, as much as I would have liked to know more, I had already read the book and saw the movie. The book has a lot of interesting details about how the typewriter was made, and how the typewriter is one of the most important inventions in the history of mankind. I had read the movie, but the movie does not cover all the details of the book. It is good to see how the typewriter was made. It is also good to see how the typewriter is actually used. I thought that the movie was very informative. It was well made and well-filmed, and made me want to read the book. It is very educational and well worth seeing.
Dennis Tran
Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 23:02

This is a documentary about the life of Christopher Isherwood, who is considered to be the greatest living American writer. What he did to create his masterpiece, "My Brilliant Career", is very interesting to see, and the great lengths he went to to make sure his life was not in danger. He was a very sensitive and kind-hearted man, who is to be congratulated for what he did. I think his life is worth watching and it is very interesting to see. I just wish there was more information about his life and how he died, because there are some things that are not told in this film.
Roger
Friday, 03 Apr 2020 16:52

One of the best films I've seen. It was a shock to see how little people actually know about the state of the Union. I felt like the filmmakers had to make the film so they could present it in a realistic fashion. The film is very well written and told. The people in the film were very true to life. I would have liked to see more footage of the state of the Union, but I understand they couldn't have. The film also really makes you appreciate the people who worked in the state. One of the things I loved the most about the film is that the writers showed how easy it was for a newspaper to get a story published. I also liked how they showed how important it is to have a newspaper, in the beginning of the film they show the people who work in the paper and the people who do the printing. It was also very important to show how important a newspaper is in a place like Texas. I also appreciated the amount of footage of the movie being shot in Texas. It was amazing to see the beautiful scenery. It was also interesting to see how the newspaper used the public to get its stories. I felt like I knew every person in the newspaper. It was interesting to see how the newspaper used the public to get its stories. I also felt like the film was very educational. The people in the film were very well chosen. I felt like the film made a very good point about the American people. It also showed how important it is to have a newspaper in the state of Texas.
Jesse
Friday, 03 Apr 2020 00:23

I have never seen a documentary on the early history of typewriters, but I was convinced that this one would be a good one. The narration was good and the main characters were interesting. This was a good documentary. I highly recommend it.
William Tran
Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 18:14

I liked this movie a lot and I'm sure it will be on my list of favorite films. I'm glad I went to see it, because I would have missed the most important part of the story. I was so surprised by the way the writer portrayed the pain and confusion of the mother. The truth is, she has a child who is being taken away from her and it's her daughter's fault. She has no idea how she feels about it. She is completely overwhelmed by it, but she refuses to let her daughter be hurt because she has a job and a house and a family. It's her daughter's fault for not wanting to go to school, not wanting to go to college, and for not wanting to get a job. The story is not about what the mother did wrong, it's about what the mother did right. The father, who is a doctor, is also overwhelmed by the situation. He decides to stay and take care of the daughter. I would not recommend this movie to anyone who has children. I also would not recommend it to anyone who has a mother who has a problem with her own child. If you are going to watch this, do not make excuses for her. She did what she could to raise her daughter and she did a good job, but she didn't want to be the one who raised her daughter. She wanted to be the one who was the father. If you want to watch a movie that is a good story about a mother and a daughter, go see "The Wedding Planner." If you want to watch a movie about a mother and her daughter, see "The Piano Teacher."
Russell W.
Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 16:50

I am a very big fan of independent cinema. If you are like me and enjoy a good story told well, this is the film for you. I'm not a big fan of art house cinema, but this film is very good. Not only is it entertaining, but it is very inspiring. Not only is it informative, but it is an emotional experience that will leave you speechless. The film shows us the truth about the 'typewriter' and the problems it caused in the history of computers. The way the film is told is very nice, and very moving. The way the film is made is also very nice. The movie was shot in the 1970's. I have been interested in computers since I was about 10 years old. The way that the film shows the power of the computer is impressive. I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys documentaries, or anyone who wants to learn more about the history of computers. I also recommend the music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. I know that they are not popular, but I think that they are the best music I have ever heard.
Helen J.
Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 01:44

This is an excellent movie and a must see if you are a fan of this wonderful artist. I would recommend this movie to anyone. The movie takes us back to the life of this artist in the 70's and shows us a lot of his life in the 50's. This movie is great. This is a must see! I would also recommend this movie to anyone who loves graphic novels and/or is a fan of graphic novels. The movie gives you a great perspective on this artist and his life and I recommend this movie to everyone who loves graphic novels or art.
Peter M.
Tuesday, 31 Mar 2020 10:41

It's very rare that I watch a documentary that is as good as this one. The story of how Frank Gehry transformed the space age architecture of New York into the most innovative city on earth is something that anyone would like to hear about. This movie is a great example of why you should always go to a documentary when you want to hear a story. The acting was so great, the editing was spot on, and the story was so inspiring. I really hope that people who saw this movie will be inspired and will use it as an example of how to do something great. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants to learn a thing or two about a true genius.
Gregory
Tuesday, 31 Mar 2020 03:08

This is a documentary about a man who decided to live on his typewriter in order to save money on the typewriter that he couldn't afford. It's interesting and I think it's the best documentary I have seen about typewriters. If you like typewriters, I think you should watch this documentary.
Henry S.
Monday, 30 Mar 2020 19:35

I just saw this documentary at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, and I have to say I'm very glad I did. The movie is a real eye opener, and it's refreshing to see some of the young people that are giving the movie an honest opinion. I'm not a fan of "Citizen Kane", but I do love the original. The movie touches on many issues that people in the industry are fighting over. It's a must see for all of us!
Debra Stevens
Monday, 30 Mar 2020 18:11

I love the way the documentary is shot and edited. It feels like a documentary of a film and the way it is done is just magical. The thing that really makes it special is how the people involved in the project share their stories and how they've turned this into such a great documentary. In a sense, it's a family album, where everyone is just as connected to each other as the subjects themselves. The interviewees are all very interesting and have a lot to tell us about themselves. I've never really been interested in documenting the DIY music scene, but the way the documentary portrays it, it's just amazing. This is a documentary that is completely new to me. I was in my late teens when I first heard about this documentary, and now I'm a young adult and a proud mother of a son who is a musician. I'm in awe that this documentary can be made with such passion and skill. The people involved are all passionate about what they do, and that's what makes it so special. If you're a fan of the DIY music scene, this is a documentary that you should absolutely see. It really does feel like a documentary. I can't recommend it enough.
Joan B.
Monday, 30 Mar 2020 04:31

I just watched this on Netflix and I can say without a doubt that it's the best documentary I've ever seen. The subjects in this film are all incredibly talented and inspiring. There's a guy who is basically a machine, his mom who is a drug addict, and a guy who's working on the autism spectrum. The way the film is edited is just amazing. It's so beautifully composed, and the way the camera moves is just amazing. I've never seen anything like this before. I'm so glad I discovered this film. I really can't recommend it enough. This is the best documentary I've ever seen. It's so beautiful, so powerful, so inspiring. It's a must-see. It's a must-see for everyone. It's just that good.
Thomas Peterson
Monday, 30 Mar 2020 03:05

This is a fantastic documentary on the web. It is not just about the book, it is about the real life of Daniel Clowes. It is an amazing film and I was very surprised that it was not released in theaters. It is so well done and it is just very entertaining. The writing, the acting, the directing, everything about this film is very well done. It is a true story about a man who wrote a book, became famous, then went back to his hometown and wrote the book again. It is the story of a man who dedicated his life to his art, and ended up living a very mundane life. The documentary is very powerful, and it really is a must see.
Nicholas Newman
Sunday, 29 Mar 2020 04:29

In the early 1960s, the auto industry was experiencing a technological breakthrough, in that a computer could be created in a laboratory, and then sent to the factory to be manufactured. The public was excited by this, and the auto industry was the largest employer in the country. But the industrial revolution in the early 1960s was a slow one, and many people died of illnesses that were thought to be caused by the cars they drove. This documentary tells the story of what happened to the workers at a General Motors plant in Detroit. There are lots of moving images of the factory, and we get to see how the workers are treated. The documentary follows them through the ups and downs of the plant. We see how the company tried to compensate the workers, but it was mostly an economic issue. The film is fascinating because the workers never spoke about what they did, and we never got a sense of what happened to them, except what we hear from the workers themselves. It is a fascinating look into what happened, but it is also a cautionary tale of what might happen if the auto industry were to fail. It is a story of how things might go wrong if you tried to do too much at once.
Alan A.
Sunday, 29 Mar 2020 02:14

I was in college when I first saw this movie. I saw it on cable. I thought it was great. I watched it over and over. I bought the DVD and watch it every time I have a spare moment. I can watch this movie over and over again. I'm now in my mid-30's and have never forgotten this movie. It is a must see for any true movie lover. It is great to see an old movie that people have enjoyed for years. I recommend this movie to everyone.
Sara
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 20:58

A terrific documentary about the amazing lives of the two great men of science, Isaac Newton and Alexander Graham Bell. We see their friendship, their feuds, their careers, their personal lives, their inventions, and their ultimate triumphs. This film is a masterpiece. No doubt about it.
Joan W.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 19:32

This film is a very good exploration of the problems faced by the people of a small, rural town in the late 1960's. The film is shot in black and white, but it is not too black and white. The town is mostly populated by men, but there are women in the town as well. The film is a poignant look at the difficulties of growing up in small, isolated communities. The film also has the great pleasure of showing the connection between a small town in New England and the rest of the country. This is a wonderful film. There are many moments that bring to mind other movies I have seen, such as "The Graduate." I have also read the book, which was a very interesting and thought-provoking read. I highly recommend it. This is a great movie.
Michael Fox
Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 22:19

This is an excellent documentary. It has a great message. The director, Peter Kurten, had the right idea. He shows the artist's life from the very beginning, through the last days of his life. The artist's voice is strong and it is well done. It's worth seeing, if you haven't seen it before. I would recommend it.
Jeffrey H.
Monday, 23 Mar 2020 08:34

This is the best documentary I've seen in a long time. It's based on a story about a man in the 60s and 70s, known as the Typewriter Guy. He's been around since the 50s. The story he tells is a lot of what I've been seeing lately, or what's happening in the world. He's seen his share of bizarre stuff and creepy things. For example, he has a friend who is a teenager, and he watches over her from his basement window. When she turns 18, he tells her to go to the police. And then, just like that, they disappear. But, he's not a bad guy. He has a passion for the typewriter and is willing to do anything for it. He has a lot of respect for it. It's a real shame that this is what's happening to it. I really hope this documentary is shown in every high school. It's a lot of information that's important, and it's not about how it's done. It's about a man's passion for his typewriter, and how it affects him and his family. It's really great. I recommend it to everyone.
Ryan F.
Friday, 20 Mar 2020 08:39

This film is not just a collection of interviews. It is an exploration of the artist's view on life, death and the future. The interviews are interesting and engaging, but also deeply insightful. For instance, one interviewee described how, in the wake of the Vietnam War, people would leave his work in the family car, then return to collect it after their deaths. We see the artist's responses to the questions posed by his colleagues, and to those he is not invited to meet. Some of the interviews are surprisingly lengthy, and others are amusing, even moving. The DVD includes a commentary track by the director, the director's assistant and the film's producer. The commentary is quite informative, but, like the film itself, it is limited to the director and one of the film's crew members.
Harold H.
Friday, 20 Mar 2020 05:26

What a wonderful movie. I saw it at a screening at a film festival in Canada, and was blown away by the style, pace, and presentation. The cinematography and editing is first-rate. The filmmakers were on the money, and I wish more filmmakers were. The story is compelling and thoughtful. I have to say it was not at all what I expected. I had assumed this was going to be a standard and routine film about a man with a typewriter. The story is actually quite interesting. It explores what it would be like to have a choice of writing with a typewriter or a computer, and what that would be like. There is a very interesting twist at the end that makes me want to see this film again.
Christina Diaz
Thursday, 19 Mar 2020 14:07

I was fortunate enough to be invited to a screening of this film in San Francisco. I was blown away by the quality of the film and the passion and talent of the director. It is a must see for anyone interested in documentary film making. The film was shot entirely in the San Francisco Bay Area and was directed by the director and a cast of local San Francisco residents. I have no doubt that this film will be a classic. I would recommend this film to anyone interested in film making. I have seen it twice now and I am looking forward to seeing it again. I can't wait for the DVD release. I hope that this film will be available for purchase in the future. This is a must see for everyone. I highly recommend it. If you are interested in film making, I would recommend this film to anyone.
George Gonzales
Thursday, 19 Mar 2020 10:26

This is a truly remarkable documentary about the lives of the people of that village in the Australian outback. The documentary is truly inspirational. It is a truly moving story of the people of the village. It is a story about hope and perseverance. The documentary does a wonderful job of telling the story of a village in the outback of Australia. It is a tale of hope, perseverance and kindness. This documentary is truly a gem. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see a true story of a village in the outback of Australia.
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