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Gary Hustwit

Helvetica

Helvetica

An independent feature-length documentary film about typography and graphic design directed by Gary Hustwit

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  • Alexandra Clark
    Alexandra ClarkFirst to rec

    “One of the best documentaries I’ve seen in a while. Design is everywhere and Helvetica is ubiquitous. Was writing down quotes from this in my journal throughout the whole thing. Also quite a beautiful and minimal visual experience. “Don’t confuse legibility with communication. Just because something’s legible doesn’t mean it communicates the right thing.””

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  • Minna Kelly
    Minna Kelly

    “This great rec by @Alexandra Clark makes me want to rewatch that whole little series with Objectified and Urbanized and--and--gets me excited to check out Gary Hustwit's whacky, generative Brian Eno doc when it premieres on the Criterion Channel next month.”

    3
  • Hillary Ellner
    Hillary Ellner

    “A documentary about a typeface. I mean, does it get better than that? You will enjoy it even if you aren't a graphic design nerd type person.”

    2

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