| The History of Concrete | |
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| Directed by | John Wilson |
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| Starring | John Wilson |
| Cinematography | Nellie Kluz |
| Edited by | Cori Wapnowska |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The History of Concrete is an upcoming American documentary film directed by John Wilson in his feature directorial debut.
The film is produced by Wilson's frequent collaborators alongside executive producers Josh Safdie, Eli Bush, and Ronald Bronstein. It is scheduled to premiere in the "Premieres" section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, filmmaker John Wilson attempts to utilize the same commercial formula to create and sell a documentary about the history of concrete. The project evolves into a humorous and philosophical exploration of urbanism, the built environment, and the mundane textures of American life. [2]
The film marks the feature directorial debut of John Wilson, best known for his critically acclaimed HBO series How to with John Wilson . [3] It is produced by Clark Filio, Shirel Kozak, and Allie Viti.
Executive producers include Josh Safdie, Eli Bush, and Ronald Bronstein, who previously collaborated with Wilson on his HBO series. [4] The film's unique premise—applying the Hallmark movie formula to a documentary subject—was highlighted by Sundance programmers as "effortlessly hysterical and genuinely hard to describe." [5]
The History of Concrete was announced as part of the "Premieres" section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on December 10, 2025. [6] It will have its world premiere during the festival, which takes place from January 22 to February 1, 2026.