Mark S. Wexler Movies
Mark Wexler is a successful photojournalist who has also distinguished himself as a documentary filmmaker, but in many ways he has spent much of his life in the shadow of his more famous father, Haskell Wexler. One of Hollywood's greatest cinematographers, Haskell is also known as a director (he made the acclaimed feature Medium Cool as well as a handful of documentaries) and as a tireless political activist. But while Haskell is widely respected as a major talent, he's also known for being fiercely opinionated and difficult to work with, and Mark makes no secret of the fact that he's had a prickly relationship with his dad. Mark Wexler takes a detailed look at the life and work of Haskell Wexler in Tell Them Who You Are, which examines Haskell's career in the movie business, his relationship with his family (including his three marriages and his frequent lack of respect for Mark), and how he's viewed by his friends and peers. Interview subjects include Jane Fonda, Paul Newman, George Lucas, Michael Douglas, Milos Forman, Ron Howard, Dennis Hopper, and many more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Haskell Wexler, Mark S. Wexler, (more)
- 1996
Debuting filmmaker Mark Wexler entered the world of a professional Jewish matchmaker to make a documentary and ended up getting more than he bargained for in this delightful film. His astute, wiseacre subject Irene lives and works in Chicago where she has made over 285 successful (ending in marriage) matches. Of those matches only four have ended in divorce. It doesn't take Irene long to zero in on the single Wexler. When she finds out that he is more interested in beauty than enduring qualities, that is when the fun really begins. When not actually going out with one of her clients and dodging her barbs, Wexler finds the time to produce an interesting portrait of a fascinating woman. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
