Acting: The First Six Lessons

Acting: The First Six Lessons (2020)

Acting: The First Six Lessons follows The Teacher and his student, The Creature, played by Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges. Together they explore the craft of acting and evolve in their understanding and appreciation of life itself. The story unfolds in six lessons over the course of their relationship, nestled within a larger conversation with three generations of The Bridges Family. A unique hybrid of narrative and documentary storytelling, Acting: The First Six Lessons brings Richard Boleslavsky’s 1933 novel to the screen for the first time as part of an intimate glimpse into the life and craft of a multi-generational acting family.

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  • Release Date: 2020-11-15
  • Runtime: 1h 32min
  • Director: Emily Bridges

Where to Watch Acting: The First Six Lessons Online

You can now watch Acting: The First Six Lessons online on the following streaming services in the United States.

  • Cast

    • Beau Bridges

      The Teacher/Movie Director

    • Emily Bridges

      The Creature/ Aunt Mary

    • Niatikqua Brooks

      Film Crew Member

    • Blake Drivas

      Film Crew Member

    • Tom Leu

      Film Crew Member

    • Jeshua Vargas

      Film Crew Member

    • Jeff Bridges

      Interviews

    • Jordan Bridges

      Interviews

    • Lucinda Bridges

      Interviews

    • Dorothy Bridges

      Interviews

    • Lloyd Bridges

      Interviews

    • Francheska Savage

      Spritzer Girl