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Albert Maysles Left Behind a New Documentary About Train Travel
The late filmmaker followed Amtrak long-distance passengers dealing with both salvation and loss.
The great documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles has died at age 88. Maysles, who worked side by side with his late brother David for much of his career, was best known for Gimme Shelter and Grey Gardens. But if the descriptions and early glances are any indication, Maysles capped his career with another worthwhile effort—a film about train travelers called In Transit, recently selected to premiere at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival.
The film's promotional material promises "interconnected vignettes, ranging from overheard conversations to moments of deep intimacy, in which passengers share their fears, hopes and dreams." The action is set against the backdrop of Amtrak's long-distance Empire Builder. Here's more from the official site: