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Bound for Glory: The General as Keaton's Cinematic Manifesto

Name: Bound for Glory: The General as Keaton's Cinematic Manifesto
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-05-18

2026 · 25m · Documentary

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Overview

Video essay detailing Buster Keaton's motivation and construction of his 1927 film, The General. Made up almost entirely of silent scenes from the film.

Cast

Imogen Sara Smith

Narrator

Buster Keaton

Self (Archival)

Crew

Imogen Sara SmithDirector · Writer
Jacob MilliganProducer
Ryan FinniganEditor

Details

Release date: May 18, 2026
Status: Released
Original language: English
Runtime: 25m
Rated: U
Genres: Documentary

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