John Cassavetes life is the missing John Cassavetes picture, and in 1984’s “I’m Almost Not Crazy”, documentarian Michael Ventura follows Cassavetes through the production of his “last film” “Love Streams”. (1986’s “Big Trouble” is actually the last film he directed, but it was not his script, and has long been speculated that he took the project on merely for the paycheck.)

Cassavetes, known for his fiery disposition, and his ability to evoke incredibly powerful performances from his actors, is in true form here. No holds are barred, and in a time where teams of publicists keep filmmakers from really speaking their mind (well, most of the time at least) it’s refreshing to see someone unmoved by politics and unthreatened by studios public relations departments; saying whatever he wants, whenever he wants.

Watch the entire 60 minute documentary right here:

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