Escaping History
Overview
Ostensibly embarking upon a portrait of a "modern-day Abraham Lincoln", Escaping History traces the development of a relationship between the videomaker and his subject. As the story unfolds, it veers from the objective to the highly personal. The tape relates the story of Mel Glasser, a recovering schizophrenic who, having adopted the persona of Abraham Lincoln, has made considerable progress in the last twenty years. The tape refuses to romanticize Mel's condition; he speaks frankly with intelligence and humour, and takes Applegath on a special journey.
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About Escaping History (1992)
Released in 1992, Escaping History is a documentary and history film (Canada). It was directed by Stewart Applegath. The cast is led by Mel Glasser. With a runtime of 41m, the film is available in full HD.
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