Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

Directed by: Alexandre O. Philippe Released: 2022 (educational) Year of Production: 2020 Running Time: 102 min Language: English Subtitle Options: English Closed Captions Subjects: Cinema and Film      LEAP OF FAITH is a complete dissection and sweeping examination of the award-winning genre classic The Exorcist. Explore the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that helped shape his life and filmography, as told by the man himself.         Nominee for Best Documentary on Cinema at 2020 Venice Film Festival, Audience Award Winner at 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and 2020 Official Selection for Sundance Film Festival     "Meticulously but also expansively, Friedkin goes through every aspect of the movie’s development and creation. His relationship with “Exorcist” author William Peter Blatty is fascinating. " -- Roger Ebert      “Leap of Faith” chief