Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.
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About Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is a 2017 English-language documentary film directed by Griffin Dunne. The cast is led by Joan Didion, Griffin Dunne, Hilton Als. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold was produced by Didion Doc and made in United States of America. It was released on October 11, 2017, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Griffin Dunne
- Release date
- October 11, 2017
- OTT release
- October 27, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Didion Doc
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold cast & crew
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold was directed by Griffin Dunne.
The cast features Joan Didion as Self, Griffin Dunne as Self, Hilton Als as Self, David Hare as Self, Phyllis Rifield as Self, and Amy Robinson as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Halpern, cinematography is by Reed Morano, and it was produced by Annabelle Dunne and Mary Recine.
Is Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold worth watching?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 63 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
In United States, you can stream Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 27, 2017.
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Cast of Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Joan Didion
Self
Griffin Dunne
Self
Hilton Als
Self
David Hare
Self
Phyllis Rifield
Self
Amy Robinson
Self
Shelley Wanger
Self
Harrison Ford
Self
Tom Brokaw
Self
Susanna Moore
Self
Vanessa Redgrave
Self
Robert B. Silvers
Self
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold in United States?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold on Netflix?
Yes — Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold in?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold rated?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
▸When did Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold release on OTT?
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold became available digitally on October 27, 2017.
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