THE JOHN CASSAVETES FILM THAT CHANGED HOLLYWOOD FOREVER AND THE MEASURE IT TOOK TO FINANCE IT, WHICH WAS AHEAD OF ITS TIME.
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✍️ The article celebrates the 66th anniversary of the release of John Cassavetes' film 'Shadows', a groundbreaking independent film that marked a new era in American cinema.
👉 Shadows was a low-budget film that defied the conventions of Hollywood cinema 👉 The film was financed through a crowdfunding campaign 👉 The film featured improvisational acting and a raw and direct style 👉 The film tackled taboo subjects such as sexuality and race 👉 Shadows was initially met with hostility, but it went on to win two awards at the Venice Film Festival
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