The History of Concrete

Following the finale of his acclaimed HBO series “How To with John Wilson”, NYC documentarian John Wilson looks to the bedrock of his beloved New York City for inspiration and structure. Concrete, the world’s most widely used building material, appears as an ever-present life force, and John sets out to make the definitive documentary on the matter. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he decides to use the industry-approved Hallmark formula to tell this seemingly drab story and increase his movie’s appeal. But his foundation soon begins to crumble—literally and figuratively—as he struggles to balance artistic freedom with the realities of the modern film industry. With Michael Imperioli, Tim Robinson.

THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE (John Wilson, 2026 / 101 mins / PG) Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to apply the same formula to a documentary about concrete.

What People Are Saying

“An amazingly funny and touching film.”

Daily Beast

"An absurd triumph."

The Guardian

“Hilarious. John Wilson is the Werner Herzog of the mundane.”

The Hollywood Reporter

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Movie Details

Country of Origin
United States of America
Director
John Wilson
Languages
English
Runtime
101 minutes

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