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Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak

From lifelong demons come beloved beasts...
Aug 14, 2009 · 41m
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A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.

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CAST

Maurice Sendak
Himself
Spike Jonze
Himself
Lance Bangs
Himself
Lynn Caponera
Herself
Catherine Keener
Herself
Directed by Spike Jonze

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
66 Productions, Outside Productions, Isotope Films, Oscilloscope
Country
US

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