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Tranceformer: A Portrait of Lars von Trier (1997), Friedkin Uncut (2018), Room 237 (2012), This Filthy World (2006), Altman (2014), The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018), David Lynch: The Art Life (2016) ... Let's take a look at the following list...

Tranceformer: A Portrait of Lars von Trier (1997)

Tranceformer: A Portrait of Lars von Trier (1997)

6.8/10 Documentary

A portrait of Denmark's most acclaimed and controversial director, Lars von Trier. A meeting with von Trier on a private level as well as with his film universe. Filmmaker Stig Björkman follow von Trier during a period of more than two years, meet him at work, at home and at leisure.

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Friedkin Uncut (2018)

Friedkin Uncut (2018)

6.9/10 Documentary

In this documentary, the hotshot director of The Exorcist and The French Connection, now 83 years old, is interviewed about his career,and a number of his colleagues and admirers weigh in with reminiscences and tributes.

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Room 237 (2012)

Room 237 (2012)

6.2/10 Documentary

An exploration of various interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's horror film, The Shining (1980).

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This Filthy World (2006)

This Filthy World (2006)

7.7/10 Documentary

Jeff Garlin's documentary on the work of John Waters.

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Altman (2014)

Altman (2014)

6.8/10 Documentary

A look at the life and work of American film-maker Robert Altman.

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The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

6.7/10 Biography, Documentary

Mark Cousins dives deep into the visual world of legendary director and actor Orson Welles to reveal a portrait of the artist as he's never been seen before.

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David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)

David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)

9.1/10 Documentary

The life and career of iconic director David Lynch are explored in more than 20 conversations recorded with him at his home.

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Woody Allen: A Documentary (2012)

Woody Allen: A Documentary (2012)

9.0/10 Documentary

Filmmaker Robert B. Weide chronicles the life of the actor, comedian and director and his creative processes.

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Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)

8.0/10 Documentary, Biography

The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies, comments from his colleagues and a narration by Tom Cruise.

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The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera (1996)

The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera (1996)

7.9/10 Biography, Documentary

In a documentary about Samuel Fuller, the spectator gets different impressions about the Hollywood director and his films. The film is divided into the three sections: The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera. The first segment covers Fuller's past as a newsman where he began as a copy boy and ended as a reporter. Part two describes Fuller's experiences in World...Read all

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Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016)

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016)

7.3/10 Documentary

A feature documentary on the life and work of filmmaker, Richard Linklater. Produced and Directed by Louis Black (founder of SXSW Festivals and the Austin Chronicle) and Karen Bernstein (Emmy and Grammy Award winning documentary filmmaker), this is an unusual look at a fiercely independent style of filmmaking that arose from Austin, Texas in the 1980s/ early 90's and ...Read all

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Arirang (2011)

Arirang (2011)

6.9/10 Documentary

Documentary on director Kim Ki-Duk looking back at his film career.

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It Came From Kuchar (2009)

It Came From Kuchar (2009)

6.9/10 Comedy, Documentary

The definitive documentary about the zany, underground filmmaking twins, George and Mike Kuchar.

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Great Directors (2009)

Great Directors (2009)

6.5/10 Documentary

Ten of the greatest filmmakers in the world passionately discuss their craft in Angela Ismailos' hugely entertaining documentary GREAT DIRECTORS.

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How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005)

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005)

9.2/10 Documentary

Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.

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Uncle Howard (2016)

Uncle Howard (2016)

9.1/10 Biography, Documentary

Director Howard Brookner's body of work is rediscovered 30 years after his death.

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It's All True (1993)

It's All True (1993)

8.3/10 Documentary

In 1942, fresh off the success of "Citizen Kane," director Orson Welles journeys to Brazil to make a documentary. The unscripted look at bullfighting, the samba and three fisherman making a voyage of protest on the open sea stuns the studio with its daring storytelling and politics. The unfinished film is scuttled, and so is the director's career. The story of the debacle is told through interviews with Welles and others involved in the project, plus rarely viewed scenes from the documentary.

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Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)

8.0/10 Documentary

Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find much new material here, but more unfamiliar admirers will gain some valuable information about one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Schickel has constructed the do...Read all

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