John Wilson’s ‘The History of Concrete’ Crosses $2 Million at Box Office, Becoming a Major Documentary Hit for Magnolia
The absurdist look at urbanism and architecture is one of the best-performing indie docs of the year.
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It’s another milestone for “The History of Concrete.” The off-beat documentary about… well, the title says it all, has crossed the $2 million mark 25 days into its run. That’s a strong result for a non-fiction film , as well as a testament to the appeal of its director John Wilson , who has built a passionate following thanks to his cult favorite HBO series “How To with John Wilson.”
Magnolia, the indie studio behind the documentary, picked up the film at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it was a hit with critics . The total gross now stands at $2,042,000. “ The History of Concrete ”…
