The Unbelievable Truth (1990)
Adrienne Shelly, Robert John Burke, Edie Falco, Gary Sauer, and Chris Cook.
Music from The Unbelievable Truth is included in the "Possible Music 1" compilation
The Unbelievable Truth at First Time Fest
Hal’s debut film The Unbelievable Truth (1989) is headed to New York’s First Time Fest. Buy your ticket to the March 1 screening and Q&A today!
True Fiction Pictures (Echostatic #107) — Autographed CD (1998)
This was the 1998 “re-release” by Echostatic Records of the original 1993 CD. This all paper fold-out presentation has the same artwork as the original jewel-box release but tinted blue. Forty untouched units are available autographed by Hal Hartley (on the back of the inside sleeve).
Many thanks to Janet Ridgeway of Echostatic Records for making these available!
The Heart is a Muscle, photo book (2011)
A beautiful, full-color photo book of Hal Hartley’s films, published in Sweden, featuring scene and production stills from The Unbelievable Truth through the not-yet-released television pilot Meanwhile. We are selling 10 numbered copies (from the first print run of 300) signed by Hal Hartley. Softcover, 220 x 315mm (8.6 x 12.4 inches) 100 pages, color [...]
Edie Falco & Robert John Burke: “I Know What You Need” (1990)
A looping dialogue scene from The Unbelievable Truth. The DVD will be available soon from Olive Films.
20 Years of Hal Hartley in 2 Minutes (2010)
DJ Mendel narrates 20 years of filmmaking in 2 minutes. An excerpt from the documentary “Years Later” on the new 20th Anniversary Edition DVD of The Unbelievable Truth.
The Unbelievable Truth 20th Anniversary DVD (2010)
It’s been 20 years since the theatrical release of The Unbelievable Truth, in which Hal introduced audiences to the talents of Adrienne Shelly, Edie Falco, and Robert John Burke.
We’ve released a 20th Anniversary Edition DVD with lots of pictures and a never-before-seen doc which includes interviews with Hal and Adrienne Shelly (as far as we know, the only footage of them interviewed together) as well as Robert, Martin Donovan, and Thomas Jay Ryan. It is available exclusively on our website.
Fear of Love
Fear of Love (2:33)
The end credits music from The Unbelievable Truth. Available on the Possible Music 1 collection. The 20th Anniversary DVD will be available October 19.
Music from Fear of Love is included in the "Possible Music 1" compilation
The Unbelievable Truth (Re-Release) Interview
How did you meet the actors: Adrienne Shelly, Robert Burke, Edie Falco and the others?
Robert had been at college with me, in the acting conservatory. So was Edie, but I didn’t know her. She was a few years after us. Adrienne sent her headshot to our offices either in response to an ad I had put in Backstage or just out of the blue. I can’t remember…
The Unbelievable Truth Trailer (1990)
Trailer for Hal Hartley’s 1990 film The Unbelievable Truth, coming soon to Olive Films.
True Fiction Pictures – Music From the Films of Hal Hartley (1993)
Originally released in 1993. Featuring tracks from Yo La Tengo, Phylr, The Great Outdoors, and The Brothers Kendall.
