Ross McElwee Discusses His Documentary 'Remake'
Originally published Jul 10, 2026
By Dan Schindel · Reverse Shot
AI-generated summary based on Reverse Shot · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 10, 2026
Key points
- Ross McElwee's documentary 'Remake' grapples with the death of his son Adrian and his evolving view of filmmaking.
- The film includes reflections on McElwee's long-term project of documenting his life through film.
- McElwee discusses attempts to adapt his 1985 work 'Sherman's March' into other formats, including an operatic version filmed in 2014.
In his documentary 'Remake,' Ross McElwee reflects on the death of his son Adrian in 2016 and his evolving relationship with filmmaking. The film explores McElwee's personal history, including his long-term project of documenting his life through film, and his attempts to adapt his 1985 work 'Sherman's March' into other formats. McElwee discusses how the loss of his son profoundly affected his perspective on his craft and the process of creating 'Remake.' The documentary also includes footage from an operatic adaptation of 'Sherman's March' that McElwee filmed in 2014, highlighting the ongoing exploration of remaking his work in different mediums.
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