The documentary "Woodstock," directed by Michael Wadleigh in 69, was such a hit for Warner that shortly after, the studio hired rockers to hippies traveling the country and giving concerts while a team filming their travels.
Martin Scorsese, already famous for his encyclopedic knowledge of cinema and its propensity to speak with the output of a machine gun, was called up for the film that resulted: "Medicine Ball Caravan."
Small, long hair, Scorsese came to New York in January 71 and immediately had a culture shock. Suddenly, her asthma worsened. He spent his time to lose weight and to return due to his medication. Not sleeping much, he spent his nights talking movies and music.
Eleven
Scorsese was full of phobias and began to consult a therapist. He hated flying, hugging each takeoff and landing a crucifix in his fist until his joints white. He was assailed superstition, a curious mixture of Catholicism, dreams and signs of all kinds.
He had an unlucky number, 11. If, by chance, by adding the figures of his parking space, he got 11, he bypassed. There was no way for him to travel on 11 this month, to fly with the number 11 or take a room on the 11th floor of a hotel. He had a gold amulet to ward off evil spirits and brought with him a leather jacket filled with charms.
In May 71, Roger Corman gave Scorsese the opportunity to achieve "Boxcar Bertha". Scorsese was ashamed of the film. He showed it one day at John Cassavetes, who said: "Good job, but do not you dare to remake a damn thing like that!"
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