Production
The film was made on a low budget; just under seven minutes into the film, one of the two cameras used can be seen in shot. The handheld microphone used to record the film's sound is visible in other shots.
Elements of popular culture that appear as backdrops to the main story include the song "If I Were a Rich Man", from Fiddler on the Roof; a recorded orchestral performance of The Beatles' song "Yesterday"; The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson; and televised boxing matches.
In the scene beginning about one hour and four minutes into the documentary, the film has been flipped horizontally, as evidenced by the parts in the men's hair, the breast pockets on their shirts and jackets, and the collar button behind Brennan's tie, as well as the layout of their motel room.
As stated in the closing credits,
- The filming team of Albert and David Maysles went home to Boston to take another look at the kind of people they grew up with. The idea for the film was researched and developed by David Maysles who found the salesmen. The photography was by Albert Maysles. The film was edited by David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin.
Salesman was filmed in January 1967 (perhaps also late December 1966) and bears a copyright date of 1968.
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