Helvetica

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Theatrical Release Date:

09/12/2007

DVD Release Date:

11/20/2007

Run Time:

80min.

Starring:

Erik Spiekermann , Matthew Carter , Massimo Vignelli , Wim Crouwel , Hermann Zapf

Director(s):

Gary Hustwit

Distributor(s):

IFC

MPAA Rating:

Not Rated

Genre(s):

Documentary

Plot: In 2005 a number of provocative, award-winning ads appeared that touted the Helvetica font; Gary Hustwit explores the subject protractedly with his feature-length essay film Helvetica. Read More

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