It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books

It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books
Directed by	Richard Linklater
Screenplay by	Richard Linklater
Story by	Richard Linklater (concept)
Produced by	Richard Linklater
Starring	Richard Linklater
Cinematography	Richard Linklater
Edited by	Richard Linklater
Production company	Detour Filmproduction
Release date	1988 (1988)
Running time	86 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$3,000

It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books is the first feature film by Richard Linklater, released in 1988. The film features little dialogue.

Plot[]

In its minimal and non-traditional plot, the protagonist travels about the country meeting with various acquaintances when not taking part in various mundane, day-to-day activities. There is no real rising action or climax, and Linklater's character does not change substantially throughout the course of the film.

Production[]

The film was shot on Super 8 mm film and edited at a public-access television cable TV station, with Linklater starring and handling all production duties. Outsider musician Daniel Johnston also appears in the film.

Release[]

The film never received a widespread release. It is only available on DVD and Blu-ray as a bonus feature on Slacker from The Criterion Collection.^[1]

References[]

External links[]

• It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books at IMDb

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