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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.3).
The Real James Dean
2006·Movie
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From Indiana Farmboy to Hollywood Legend
Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.
James DeanBiographical DocumentaryHollywood IconUntimely DeathCultural ImpactPersonal DiariesScreen TestsBehind-the-Scenes
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Is The Real James Dean okay for kids?
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Is The Real James Dean plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.