''Side by Side'' is a 2012 American

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directed by Christopher Kenneally.Mekado Murphy
"Tribeca: Film vs. Digital in 'Side by Side'"
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"Side by Side: When Keanu Talks Film and Cameras, You Should Listen"
'' Huffington Post''. August 15, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012. It was produced by Justin Szlasa and Keanu Reeves. It premiered at the

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and it was shown at the

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Synopsis

The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. It shows what artists and filmmakers have been able to accomplish with both film and digital and how their needs and innovations have helped push filmmaking in new directions. Interviews with directors, colorists, scientists, engineers and artists reveal their experiences and feelings about working with film and digital media.

Cast

And many more.

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lists 69 cast members in total.

Reception

Based on 68 reviews collected by

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, the film received a 93% approval rating from critics with an average score of 7.43/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Keanu Reeves proves a groovy guide through this informative exploration of how technology is transforming cinema, with an even-handed defense for both the old and the new."

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