Name: Photographic Memory
Director: Ross McElwee
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Ross McElwee, Adrian McElwee

What Photographic Memory Is About

Distressed over his teenaged son's addiction to the Internet and fearful that the developing boy has grown detached from the real world, documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee takes a journey back into his own adolescence by returning to St. Quay-Portrieux in Brittany, France, which he visited as a teen, and attempting to track down the photographer who gave him his first job, and the girl who once stole his heart.

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What is Photographic Memory about?

Distressed over his teenaged son's addiction to the Internet and fearful that the developing boy has grown detached from the real world, documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee takes a journey back into his own adolescence by returning to St. Quay-Portrieux in Brittany, France, which he visited as a teen, and attempting to track down the photographer who gave him his first job, and the girl who once stole his heart.

Where can I watch Photographic Memory?

Photographic Memory is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, OVID, DocAlliance Films, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Photographic Memory?

Photographic Memory runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).

When did Photographic Memory come out?

Photographic Memory was released in 2011.

Who directed Photographic Memory?

Photographic Memory was directed by Ross McElwee.

Who stars in Photographic Memory?

Photographic Memory stars Ross McElwee, Adrian McElwee.

What is Photographic Memory's rating?

Photographic Memory holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.