Question 1

Why is the film titled 'Seymour: An Introduction'?

Accepted Answer

The title is an homage to the J. D. Salinger novella of the same name, one of Salinger's 'Glass family' stories introducing the character Seymour.

Question 2

Which festivals featured this documentary in 2014?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the New York Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014.

Question 3

What did Ethan Hawce say about the film's theme in a 2015 interview?

Accepted Answer

Hawke said that sitting with Seymour Bernstein gives a subtle feeling that life is worth living and everything is interesting, a near-religious feeling without preaching.

Question 4

Who directed this documentary portrait?

Accepted Answer

Ethan Hawke directed the documentary.

Question 5

What book by Seymour Bernstein is read in the film?

Accepted Answer

Excerpts from his book 'With Your Own Two Hands' (1981) are read by him.

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