Film
The History of Concrete
Documentary · 1h 41m · in cinemas from 13 November
Where to see it
5 screenings in 2 cities
3 screenings in Groningen
In English with Dutch subtitles, unless marked
About
After a workshop on selling Hallmark movies, filmmaker John Wilson tries the same formula on a documentary about concrete.
After his documentary series How To with John Wilson ends, filmmaker John Wilson looks for a new platform for his observations of everyday life. A workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie gives him a plan: apply the same commercial formula to a documentary about concrete. In The History of Concrete, Wilson's feature directorial debut, the project grows into a humorous and philosophical look at urbanism, the built environment and the mundane textures of American life. Wilson appears as himself, and the cast includes Michael Imperioli and Jack Macco as themselves, with Nathan Fielder, Timothée Chalamet, Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein and Tom Ford also listed as themselves without credit.
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes
Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
John Wilsonas Self
Michael Imperiolias Self
Jack Maccoas Self
Nathan Fielderas Self (uncredited)
Timothée Chalametas Self (uncredited)
Josh Safdieas Self (uncredited)
Ronald Bronsteinas Self (uncredited)
Tom Fordas Self (uncredited)
Kim Kardashianas Self (uncredited)
Jacob Elordias Self (uncredited)
Tim Robinsonas Self (uncredited)
Sam Richardsonas Self (uncredited)
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- John Wilson
- Written by
- John Wilson
- Producers
- John Wilson, Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti
- Countries
- United States
- Studios
- Central Pictures, Peanut World Pictures, Bronxburgh
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 41 minutes
- Language
- English, Chinese
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 13 November 2026
Questions
How long is The History of Concrete?
1 hour 41 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 1 minute.
Where can I see The History of Concrete?
There are 5 screenings at 2 cinemas in 2 cities, most in Groningen (3) and Amsterdam (2). Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The History of Concrete in?
The History of Concrete is in English and Chinese. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
Who is in The History of Concrete?
John Wilson plays Self, with Michael Imperioli, Jack Macco, Nathan Fielder, Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie.
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