
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Oct 05 2023
•2h 45m
•Documentary, Horror
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
Cast
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William Friedkin
Self

Ellen Burstyn
Self (archive footage)

Linda Blair
Self (archive footage)

Jason Miller
Self (archive footage)
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