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Stone Reader

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In 1997, television commercial director Mark Moskowitz finally got around to reading a novel he had owned for 25 years, "The Stones of Summer" by Dow Mossman. Enthused about the coming-of-age novel, he was surprised to learn that its author had apparently written nothing else after its publication. In the course of tracking down the elusive author through conversations with critics and professors, Moskowitz examines the relationship between art and life, as it pertains to writers and readers.
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This fascinating documentary will be of most interest to those who read and write for a living.

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David Ansen Newsweek It's rare enough when a documentary achieves cult status. Rarer still when it actually changes lives. The Stone Reader, a movie about the love of reading, manages to do both. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution You're not likely to see a more impassioned and heartfelt tribute to the joy of reading. Rated: B Feb 21, 2004 Full Review Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine Loved the discovery, but hated the man's forcing of himself on the project. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 11, 2004 Full Review Brandon Judell HuffPost This is a literary mystery story that will have you on the edge of your seat while it thrills you with an inside look at writing, publishing, and survival for creative types. Jun 15, 2021 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews weakly copies Michael Moore's dogged pursuit and film style Rated: C Jun 3, 2013 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Geke g Still same nostalgic feeing after watching almost 10year later Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Mindblowing 🤩🤩 very very interesting Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Бавуу Э In 1997, television commercial director Mark Moskowitz finally got around to reading a novel he had owned for 25 years, "The Stones of Summer" by Dow Mossman. Enthused about the coming-of-age novel, he was surprised to learn that its author had apparently written nothing else after its publication. In the course of tracking down the elusive author through conversations with critics and professors, Moskowitz examines the relationship between art and life, as it pertains to writers and readers. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Bahad j The director has once again managed to make a wonderful movie with good people. I liked it very much. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Munkhjargal A This movie is made by a famous director. because he had been reading adult novels over the summer, and when they were finished, he sat in silence. It's a really great movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Audience Member Here's an obscure documentary about an obscure book written by an obscure writer, and the documentary maker's hunt for answers - that is, for the secret of why this excellent first novel went out of print. It seems the author stopped writing and disappeared. Who is the author, really? Is he still alive? Why didn't the book get more press? Why is it out of print? Why isn't there another novel? The documentary was filmed as answers to these questions were sought. First the search is in vain. Then a clue turns up... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1997, television commercial director Mark Moskowitz finally got around to reading a novel he had owned for 25 years, "The Stones of Summer" by Dow Mossman. Enthused about the coming-of-age novel, he was surprised to learn that its author had apparently written nothing else after its publication. In the course of tracking down the elusive author through conversations with critics and professors, Moskowitz examines the relationship between art and life, as it pertains to writers and readers.
Director
Mark Moskowitz
Producer
Mark Moskowitz
Screenwriter
Mark Moskowitz
Distributor
Jet Films LLC
Production Co
Jet Films LLC
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 12, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$255.1K
Runtime
2h 25m