John Wilson Returns with First Film, a Documentary About Concrete
The "How To with John Wilson" creator has made his debut feature film focusing on the subject of concrete and the process of documenting it.
John Wilson, creator of the HBO series "How To with John Wilson," has completed his first film, a documentary about concrete and the meta-process of making a documentary about the material. The project reflects Wilson's established approach of finding profound themes in mundane urban subjects, according to The Guardian.
Wilson's HBO series gained a cult following over three seasons by using his camera and distinctive narration to explore overlooked aspects of New York City life, from public restrooms to parking and scaffolding. His work has become influential enough that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani collaborated with Wilson on a promotional video in April about reducing sidewalk sheds.
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- John Wilson on his unlikely concrete movie: ‘There might be a kind of sickness in shooting things this way’ — The Guardian — Culture
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