ELMORE LEONARD: BUT DON'T TRY TO WRITE

Produced and Edited by Richard Zampella

The documentary ELMORE LEONARD: “But Don’t Try to Write” explores the prolific author’s legacy and his influence on generations of writers. Directed and written by John Mulholland. Produced and Edited by Richard Zampella. Narrated by Campbell Scott, the program is distributed and presented by American Public Television (APT) and premieres on public television stations nationwide beginning July 1, 2022

Richard Zampella in Detroit
DETROIT FREE PRESS FILM FESTIVAL

The Free Press' M.L. Elrick talks with John Mulholland, the film’s writer and director, Richard Zampella, the film’s editor and producer, and Peter Leonard, novelist and son of Elmore Leonard. Detroit Free Press

ELMORE LEONARD IMDb Listing
ELMORE LEONARD IMDb LISTING

Elmore Leonard’s and his place in the American literary pantheon, is the subject of this new documentary. Central to the film, adding depth and resonance, is more than half-an-hour of never-before-seen interview footage with Leonard in which he analyzes and discusses how he started, why he wrote what he did, how he arrived at his lean, terse minimalist trademark. Releasing on public television July 2022. Visit Site

Richard Zampella and Elmore Leonard
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As the author of more than 40 novels, Elmore Leonard's work has profound influence on many American authors and readers. Explore Leonard's career, body of work and writing process with this documentary featuring previously unseen home movie footage, family photographs and in-depth interviews with literary experts and those who knew him well. Rent or Buy on Amazon Prime

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