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Each and every year hundreds of people flock to New Bedford, MA in bleak mid-winter to partake in a celebration like none other. They read this single book out loud over the course of two full days without stopping. All of these people have one thing in common: they are obsessed with Moby Dick, the book that most call the Great American Novel.
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How long is Call Us Ishmael?
Call Us Ishmael has a runtime of 1h 19m (1 hour and 19 minutes).
Who directed Call Us Ishmael?
Call Us Ishmael was directed by David Shaerf and released in 2018.
What genre is Call Us Ishmael?
Call Us Ishmael is a Documentary film (2018).
Who stars in Call Us Ishmael?
The cast of Call Us Ishmael includes David Shaerf, Laurie Anderson, Frank Stella, Nathaniel Philbrick, Philip Hoare.
