It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books

It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books is the first feature film by Richard Linklater, released in 1988. The film features little dialogue.

It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books
Directed byRichard Linklater
Produced byRichard Linklater
Screenplay byRichard Linklater
Story byRichard Linklater (concept)
StarringRichard Linklater
CinematographyRichard Linklater
Edited byRichard Linklater
Production
company
Detour Filmproduction
Release date
  • 1988 (1988)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3,000

Plot

In its minimal and non-traditional plot, the protagonist travels about the country meeting with various acquaintances when not taking part in various mundane, day-to-day activities. There is no real rising action or climax, and Linklater's character does not change substantially throughout the course of the film.

Production

The film was shot on Super 8 mm film and edited at a public-access television cable TV station, with Linklater starring and handling all production duties. Outsider musician Daniel Johnston also appears in the film.

Release

The film never received a widespread release. It is only available on DVD and Blu-ray as a bonus feature on Slacker from The Criterion Collection.[1]

References
  1. "On It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books - From the Current - The Criterion Collection". Criterion.com. 2004-09-13. Retrieved 2013-01-15.


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