Movie Description
Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood
(2008)Overview
An intimate portrait of an oft-forgotten character in Hollywood: the screenwriter. Raised in Baghdad, screenwriter Mardik Martin was infused with an early love for movies when he was sent to the U.S. by his family to avoid being drafted into the Iraqi army. Mardik discovered the NYU cinema department, and there he met Martin Scorsese; their friendship would lead to some of the greatest films in American cinema.
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Facts
Original TitleMardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-04-01
Original Language
Runtime 01h 16m
Genres
- Documentary
