John Wilson releases documentary The History of Concrete

Documentary filmmaker John Wilson, known for the HBO series ‘How To with John Wilson’, has released his first feature-length film, ‘The History of Concrete’. The film utilizes Wilson’s signature observational style, blending humorous street footage with philosophical inquiry.

Inspired by cracks in his own basement floor, the documentary explores themes of entropy and decay through the lens of concrete. Wilson captures various instances of material failure, ranging from crumbling sidewalks to sections of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The film moves through diverse locations, including New York, Rome, and Las Vegas, weaving together disparate subplots and observations into a tapestry of existentialism.