Yet it is what he left behind on the day which haunts more than 60 years later.
We were studying them in minute detail.
It probably helped, then, that Spaeny and Coppola had the actual Priscillas support too.
Spaeny likewise found speaking with Priscilla an indispensable resource for the film.
For Coppola, there was little doubt.
But then in her own way, Spaeny can relate to Priscillas unique journey.
Just to take in the city and the history it holds.
The sort of land of dreams thats Hollywood.
It was a really magical time in my life, and those are some of my favorite memories.
Like Priscilla, Spaeny was forced to grow up fast.
These are haunting figures throughout Coppolas oeuvre, and formative characters for younger generations, including Spaenys.
When I found her, those films were really freeing to me, Spaeny says about watching Coppolas films.
I think she depicts young women in a way that is honest and refreshing.
Coppola and Spaenys interpretation of Priscilla is also clearly intended to be of a piece with that.
And at least one woman has already given it the review Spaeny was most nervous about.
Says Spaeny, I made this film for her.
So I watched it right next to her for the first time, which was so nerve-wracking and strange.
Priscillaopens wide on Friday, Nov. 3.
