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Changes (1969 film)

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Changes
Directed byHall Bartlett
Written by
  • Hall Bartlett
  • Tracy Butler
  • Bill E. Kelly
Produced byHall Bartlett
Starring
CinematographyRichard Moore
Edited byPeter Zinner
Music byMarty Paich
William Stevenson
Distributed byCinerama Releasing Corporation
Release date
  • February 11, 1969 (1969-02-11)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Changes is a 1969 American drama film directed and produced by Hall Bartlett.[1]

Plot

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Set in the 1960s, the film follows the lead character Kent (Kent Lane), as he travels along the California coast.[1] As he drifts, he recalls his former troubled girlfriend, Bobbi (Manuela Thiess) who committed suicide after he broke off their relationship. During his travels he meets up with different women. However, he moves along rather than stay put in hopes of finding a meaning to his life.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The film includes two songs from the Tim Buckley album Goodbye and Hello on its soundtrack. The title song "Changes" was written by former Motown executive William "Mickey" Stevenson, Vicki Basemore, and Stevenson's wife, fellow Motown alumnus Kim Weston. Weston performs the song in the film and on the soundtrack album.[2][3]

Reception

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John Simon described Changes as 'an abomination'.[4] In the New York Times, Howard Thompson said "If "Changes" had a culminating dramatic effect equal to its perception and visual beauty, the picture [...] would be a masterpiece. Even so, it is one of the most imaginative, haunting and artistic movies yet made of contemporary youth at bay. It is a remarkable film and — more than that — a remarkable experience."[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Changes". VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever. Gale. 2008. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01.
  2. ^ "AFI Catalog: Changes (1969)". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  3. ^ "Kim Weston". Motown Museum. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  4. ^ Simon, John (1971). Movies into Film Film Criticism 1967-1970. The Dial Press. p. 111.
  5. ^ "Screen: 'Changes' Opens: Novices in Cast Make Story More Touching". New York Times. February 12, 1969.
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