The History of Concrete

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM PDT · Northwest Film Forum

Film & Mediadocumentary$15

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John Wilson, creator of How To with John Wilson, screens a documentary about concrete in New York City. He uses the Hallmark movie formula to tell the story, then grapples with artistic freedom versus industry demands. At Northwest Film Forum.

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John Wilson
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.
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The History of Concrete - Official Trailer | Directed by John Wilson | In Theaters September 18

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Northwest Film Forum

1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 · Capitol Hill, Seattle

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