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Harlan Ellison: Dreams with Sharp Teeth

Harlan Ellison (Actor), Robin Williams (Actor) Rated:
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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
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Contributor Neil Gaiman, Erik Nelson, Harlan Ellison, Robin Williams
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Crackling with infectious energy, DREAMS WITH SHARP TEETH pays homage to the dark prince of American letters, Harlan Ellison. Master of his craft, Ellison has heroically produced over 75 books and more than 1,700 classics of fiction and non-fiction on one of his Olympia manual typewriters, including the single most popular Star Trek episode ( City on the Edge of Forever ) and brilliant, award-winning short stories, some written in bookstore windows, on very public display.

Wildly imaginative writer, flame-tongued provocateur, unholy fusion of
Lenny Bruce and Mark Twain, Ellison s remarkable personal journey is lovingly rendered by director Erik Nelson.

The film draws on over 25 years of exclusive video footage that captures
Ellison at his most inspiring and irritating, curmudgeonly and lovable. See Ellison rant about the idiocies of geekdom, confess to mailing a dead gopher to an executive at a publishing house, recall his tortuous childhood, and speak about the joy (and craft) of writing. The film features candid interviews with famous and surprising friends, including actor Robin Williams, author Neil Gaiman and Ron Moore (Battlestar Galactica), who flesh out Ellison s prodigious contributions to the worlds of literature and popular culture, as well as their very personal encounters with this unique Force Of Nature.

Whether a die-hard Ellison fan or someone tragically uninitiated, DREAMS WITH SHARP TEETH will amuse, inspire, infuriate, and edify.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5070656
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Erik Nelson
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Color, Multiple Formats
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 36 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2009
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Harlan Ellison, Robin Williams, Neil Gaiman, Erik Nelson
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Docurama
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001NKWLBW
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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Derek Grimmell
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest portrayal of justly controversial figure.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2014
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Some people hate Ellison, some admire him, some are ambivalent about him. This biopic covers aspects of its subject that justify all three attitudes.

The deepest insights come about a third of the way through, as Ellison walks us through the only existing home movies of his childhood, then talks about his experience as the only Jew and main target for bullies in his school. He makes some insightful comments about the effects this kind of treatment has on people.

The rest of the movie bears him out. He passionately goads others into striving for the best they can produce, lavishes praise on those who work their talent to create true and honest work, and castigates those who slough off in a brutal, profane manner. It is all of a package. Without the grit, there are no pearls, it would seem.

People who dislike Ellison should probably not watch, because why would you spend money plus 90 minutes of your life on a biopic of someone you dislike? There is nothing here to change your mind, although it may soften your dislike in some respects. Those who do not know him should probably read some stories first -- but why would they be reading this review if they didn't know him? So for everyone else, be warned: This is no soft-focus hagiography. What's best in Ellison, and what's worst, both come through very, very clearly.

But man! Would I like to tour that house.
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Jonathan Baron
5.0 out of 5 stars The Value of Bellicose, Driven Intellect
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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The three key influences of my childhood were Thomas Wolfe, who taught me the beauty of language, Harlan Ellison who fortified my ethics, imagination, and vocabulary, and the letters of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams to remind me that our founders were men of very broad intellect. They supported their every opinion with thorough evidence. None of this nonsense, as Ellison himself,notes in this documentary, that everyone is simply entitled to their opinions. No. You're entitled to only those opinions you can defend.

Sadly, though predictably, Ellison is gone now. His wife, though 20 years his junior, followed less than two years after in her sleep of a heart ailment. Make of that what you will. Is this really a five-star documentary? Not really. But it's a wonderful insight into a five-star writer and pugnacious intellect, few of which have ever existed and almost none of which are major influences today in America, alas.
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General Pete
5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be missed by any Scifi fan.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2009
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I have to say that this is the best DVD I have watched in years. Love him or hate him you have to admit that Harlan Ellison is always entertaining, a heck of a good storyteller and an angry driver. The only complaint I have is that the DVD is much to short. Its all very well to hear about the author's childhood but I was much more interested in his career as an author. That's not to say that what is here is not excellent far from it you get Ellison opinion on politics, copyright infringement, writers, television, the general dumbing down of entertainment and a host of other issues. It was also hilarious that the only one that seemed to care about Ellison being Jewish was Robin Williams.

The DVD extras are also not to missed especially the melodramatic way in which Ellison reads his stories. Others have had problems with the audio quality on the pizza discussion with Gaiman but I didn't notice any problems.

Overall-The best hour and ½ I have spent in many months
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Robotclam
4.0 out of 5 stars Ellison Wonderland
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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Wonderful documentary about the irascible science-fiction writer and cultural critic who had such an impact on those of us growing up in the sixties and the seventies. Goes a long way to reveal the man behind the confrontational and bilious persona, and addresses the creative process in an interesting and lively way too. Ellison was truly one of a kind, and it's doubly sad that he's gone now: in this fractious and polarized era, we need a politically savvy and humanist figure like Ellison to cut through the bull@#).
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Charles B
5.0 out of 5 stars The Amazing Mr Ellison
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
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Harlan Ellison's works and words were an early influence on me, even before I knew 'who' he was as an author. (For those interested, his editorials on _Inside Space_ are available -as of this writing- on various official Harlan Ellison video channels.)

HIs influence, as a person and as a storyteller, has been an invaluable treasure, and it's great to find this documentary which shows him as a person, and allows his voice to be even more thoroughly heard in a more proper context than others often put forward about him.

For any fans of speculative fiction or great literature I would recommend his writing as well as this film.
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Kabinovsky
5.0 out of 5 stars The Mouth Who Could
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2009
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I saw this film last night in a full theater and really liked it. I think my sister caught Harlans' eye and he would have spoken to us if not for my being in possesion of a book published without his consent that he told me to lose.
If you know anything about Harlan you know he can raise the decibel level, but what I appreciated here were the moments of Harlan speaking fondly, longingly and especially quietly of his long gone father.
HE is a man who lives by the phrase "Put up or shut up", if you can't hold your own in print or person he'll let you know because he understands what hard work and developed talent can accomplish.
He is a solid storyteller (clearly) and knows it and wants you to know it as well whether you care or not (and you should).
See this film simply for the joy of watching the dying tradition of the animated storyteller work his craft. At 75 Harlan has all the p-ss and vinegar he ever had and that is a gift for us all.
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CB3
5.0 out of 5 stars The World Is Diminished Without Harlan
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2022
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Wonderful documentary. If it were 10 times longer, I’d still watch every minute. I hope more of the footage gets released at some point. He’s just such a brilliant amazing character with undeniable human magnetism. More documentaries about writers should be this great, and more writers should be as interesting to listen to as Harlan Ellison.
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Moritz Eggert
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn from the master
Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2015
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Harlan Ellison is hands down one of the most fascinating personalities of literature, and this documentary does him justice by just letting him talk about god (or his/her nonexistence) and the world. A lot of these monologues are rants, but they are so fascinating to listen to (and wildly entertaining) that you will enjoy this documentary greatly.
I cannot judge how Ellison comes across in this film if you don't know his writing already, but one thing is sure: he doesn't care if you like him or not.
In this age of political correctness, of hypocrisy, of dancing around important subjects out of fear of having any kind of stance or position Ellison is somebody you should listen to. Behind his facade of the angry old man spouting vulgarities is probably the most moral and ethical person you could ever meet on this planet. His views on subjects like intellectual property are enlightening and important, his critique of our superficial and anti-intellectual society is spot-on.
As a film the parts that come across the weakest are some computer visualizations of Ellison's prose, but it's great to hear the man himself reciting excerpts from his stories. Neil Gaiman talks very sympathetically about his friend, as is Robin Williams (who comes across as endearingly vulnerable and warm-hearted, especially in hindsight of his suicide). Dan Simmons acknowledges that he owes his career to Ellison, as do many others.
All in all a great an entertaining documentary that every budding writer should watch to learn one important lesson from the master himself: writing (and art) is not for sissies. You have to take a stance, and you should not be afraid of getting s**** thrown at you. Ellison has gone through all that, and has remained true to himself all the way.
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LoYaL AmaZoNian
5.0 out of 5 stars harlan ellison, alive and kicking, and IN YOUR FACE !
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2009
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i saw this film at 'hot docs' in toronto, on recommendation from a friend. i only know the name harlan ellison, because he wrote my favourite episode of star trek 'city on the edge of forever'. so that and my own curiosity led me to this film .....

and WOW, was i GLAD.

mr.ellison is ONE of a KIND !

fiery, opinionated, and loveable ..... i'm now encouraged to actually seek out and discover for myself, his large body of work.

this doc was made over MANY years, and is a wonderful testament to his life as a writer, and out-spoken 'personality' .....

even if you have no clue who he is, i am almost certain, that you will enjoy this documentary on him .....

let your curiosity be your guide !

buy it, rent it, don't miss it !
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Carbonman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Documentary & Interview
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2015
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An amazing video portrait of one of the best writers of the past 70 years. It's worth repeated viewings to enjoy Harlan Ellison's unbridled passion for writing and his ruthless assessments of himself and others, both as writers and people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Danke schone!
Reviewed in Germany on April 11, 2015
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The item arrived swiftly and safely and I'm looking forward to watching it again - thank you very much for your assistance.
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