Terrence Malick is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. In a career spanning over four decades, Malick has directed a only a small handful of feature films.
Malick is famously protective of his private life. His contracts stipulate that his likeness may not be used for promotional purposes, and he routinely declines requests for interviews.
69 pages long and it nails the changing face of America in the 20th century. We're still living in the historical long tail of people like Kit and the subsequent fame they received. One of the most impactful debuts of all time and it's easy to see why right in the screenplay. One of the most novel-esque films. Beautiful stuff.