Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold(2017)
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold Synopsis
Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) is a documentary film directed by Griffin Dunne, released on October 11, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Joan Didion, Griffin Dunne, Hilton Als and David Hare. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Griffin Dunne
- Producers:
- Annabelle Dunne, Mary Recine
- Cinematographer:
- Reed Morano
- Composer:
- Nathan Halpern
- Production:
- Didion Doc
- Status:
- Released
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold before you stream it.
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Didion
as Self
Griffin Dunne
as Self
Hilton Als
as Self
David Hare
as Self
- Phyllis Rifield
Phyllis Rifield
as Self
Amy Robinson
as Self
- Shelley Wanger
Shelley Wanger
as Self
Harrison Ford
as Self
Tom Brokaw
as Self
- Susanna Moore
Susanna Moore
as Self
Vanessa Redgrave
as Self
- Robert B. Silvers
Robert B. Silvers
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Griffin Dunne, produced by Annabelle Dunne and Mary Recine.
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 65 ratings.
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold online?
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold?
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The main cast of Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) includes Joan Didion, Griffin Dunne, Hilton Als, David Hare and Phyllis Rifield. The film was directed by Griffin Dunne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold released?
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold was released on October 11, 2017 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold worth watching?
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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