Review of Salesman (1969) by Matt M — 16 Dec 2013
Salesman was a groundbreaking work in documentary feature film history, where the legendary Maysels brothers took the cameras on the road and followed a group of Bible salesmen. Once again, their careful choice of an interesting subject paid off in what is rightly regarded as a milestone of direct cinema.
The language of the film simply differentiates itself from previous documentaries, as the film feels like a narrative feature with comedic and dramatic elements that give it a much greater and more accessible appeal.
As mentioned before, the subjects themselves with their varied colourful personalities makes the film entertaining and engaging all throughout.
This review of Salesman (1969) was written by Matt M on 16 Dec 2013.
Salesman has generally received very positive reviews.
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