Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak(2009)
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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak Synopsis
A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009) is a documentary film directed by Spike Jonze, released on August 14, 2009 with a runtime of 41m. It stars Maurice Sendak, Spike Jonze, Lance Bangs and Lynn Caponera. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Spike Jonze
- Producers:
- Allison Sarofim, Vincent Landay, Hunter Hill
- Production:
- 66 Productions, Outside Productions, Isotope Films, Oscilloscope
- Status:
- Released
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurice Sendak
as Himself
Spike Jonze
as Himself
Lance Bangs
as Himself
- Lynn Caponera
Lynn Caponera
as Herself
Catherine Keener
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Spike Jonze, produced by Allison Sarofim, Vincent Landay and Hunter Hill.
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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak online?
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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, OVID and Chai Flicks, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak?
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The main cast of Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009) includes Maurice Sendak, Spike Jonze, Lance Bangs, Lynn Caponera and Catherine Keener. The film was directed by Spike Jonze. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak released?
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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak was released on August 14, 2009 and runs for 41m.
Is Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak worth watching?
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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.