Perfect Moment (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film

Released in 1997, Perfect Moment is a documentary film directed by Nicholas Hondrogen, running about 90 minutes. “If you were to die tomorrow, what moment would you most remember and how did it change your life?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this documentary, artist-filmmaker Nicholas Hondrogen asks people to describe memorable moments of their lives. Some, such as Norman Lear and Indian activist Russell Means, talk about religion, while composer Philip Glass and film-producer Irwin Winkler discuss the births of their children. Pastor Jess Moody recalls WW II deaths of his friends, and artist Janice Blake remembers being raped.
Who’s in it. Perfect Moment stars Norman Lear as Himself, Russell Means as Himself, Philip Glass as Himself and Irwin Winkler as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfect Moment page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfect Moment (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perfect Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Perfect Moment?
- Perfect Moment stars Norman Lear, Russell Means, Philip Glass, Irwin Winkler and Larry King.
- When was Perfect Moment released?
- Perfect Moment was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.