Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

Overview

A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.

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Top Cast

William Friedkin

Self

Ellen Burstyn

Self (archive footage)

Linda Blair

Self (archive footage)

Jason Miller

Self (archive footage)

Max von Sydow

Self (archive footage)