In the vibrant, rebellious heart of 1970s Hollywood, a maverick editor turned director crafts some of the decade's most beloved and humanist films. The documentary "Hal," directed by Amy Scott, explores the life and turbulent career of the brilliant Hal Ashby, the creative force behind classics like Harold and Maude and Being There. Through intimate archival footage and candid interviews with collaborators including Jane Fonda, Dustin Hoffman, and Jeff Bridges, the film paints a portrait of an artist whose uncompromising vision and deep empathy for outsiders defined a golden age of cinema. It chronicles his meteoric rise, his profound collaborations, and the personal and professional battles that shadowed his genius. This compelling biography captures the spirit of a true original, revealing the man behind the camera who helped shape the stories of a generation.