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John Wilson’s Concrete Documentary Premieres at Sundance, Opens September 18

8/5/2026

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John Wilson's documentary *The History Of Concrete* premiered at Sundance and opens in theaters on September 18, 2026.
The film shows hand-held footage of concrete mixers, potholes and buildings without narration, examining concrete as the most widely used building material and its impact on modern life.
Jacob Oller, A.V. Club film editor, praised the documentary at Sundance, saying it is not stagnating and commends Wilson’s use of the medium to tell stories.

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John Wilson's documentary *The History Of Concrete* premiered at Sundance and opens in theaters on September 18, 2026.
The film shows hand-held footage of concrete mixers, potholes and buildings without narration, examining concrete as the most widely used building material and its impact on modern life.
Jacob Oller, A.V. Club film editor, praised the documentary at Sundance, saying it is not stagnating and commends Wilson’s use of the medium to tell stories.