A Letter to True
A Letter to True
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Documentary
Filmmaker Bruce Weber is a professed animal lover, and this wonderful non-fiction feature film centers on his own dogs, a family of gorgeous golden retrievers, including "True." A stunning look at the affection, loyalty, and unconditional love displayed by these animals, in this highly personal commentary Weber interweaves his personal obsessions: music of the 50's and 60's, home movies of Dirk Bogarde in Provence; conversations with Elizabeth Taylor (another great dog lover), recollections of friendships past, and speculation about how lives have been changed by the events of 9/11. Tying these various strands together with a poet's logic, A Letter To True is a little like staying up late with Bruce Weber, listening to great music and peeking into the mind of a world-class connoisseur. With narration by Julie Christie and Marianne Faithfull.