Citizen Steven

Last year, on May 5, 2013 to be precise, YouTube user Tigrane Minassian uploaded a 23-minute short called 'Citizen Steven'. This star studded video was created in 1987 for Steven Spielberg's 40th birthday by friends John Candy and Dan Aykroyd (who narrates).

This documentary short lovingly recreates the look and feel of 'Citizen Kane'. It’s a short with tongue firmly in cheek and it’s obvious it was for created for private consumption.

John plays Clip Maxwell a reporter / researcher whom, under the guidance of his chief Cal Dushane (Dan Aykroyd), has to unravel the mysteries around Steven Spielberg in order to make a film. He travels around the States to interview people who know him, mostly stars. In fact, a whole gaggle of them.

I found this short to be most pleasant. You can watch it below.



Source: Indiewire.