Call Us Ishmael movie poster

Call Us Ishmael

April 14, 2018 1h 19m

Originally released in 2018. Call Us Ishmael is a documentary film. directed by David Shaerf. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring David Shaerf, Laurie Anderson, and Frank Stella

Synopsis

Each and every year hundreds of people flock to New Bedford, MA in bleak mid-winter to partake in a celebration like none other. They read this single book out loud over the course of two full days without stopping. All of these people have one thing in common: they are obsessed with Moby Dick, the book that most call the Great American Novel.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 14, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • White Whale Pictures
  • Derby City Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call Us Ishmael about?

Each and every year hundreds of people flock to New Bedford, MA in bleak mid-winter to partake in a celebration like none other. They read this single book out loud over the course of two full days...

Who directed Call Us Ishmael?

Call Us Ishmael was directed by David Shaerf.

How long is Call Us Ishmael?

Call Us Ishmael has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was Call Us Ishmael released?

Call Us Ishmael was released on April 14, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Call Us Ishmael?

The main cast of Call Us Ishmael includes David Shaerf, Laurie Anderson, Frank Stella, Nathaniel Philbrick, Philip Hoare.