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Arthur Miller: Writer (2017), Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010), Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018), Everything Is Copy (2015), The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002), Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008), What Happened to Kerouac? (1986) ... Let's take a look at the following list...
Arthur Miller: Writer (2017)
Filmmaker Rebecca Miller presents a portrait of her father, the prolific American playwright Arthur Miller.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)
Julian Schnabel, Fab 5 Freddy and others discuss the work of the late painter, who took the art world by storm in the 1980s.
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018)
The life and times of Muhammed Ali are shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on "The Dick Cavett Show."
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Everything Is Copy (2015)
A look at the life and work of writer/filmmaker Nora Ephron.
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The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans (the film shares the same name as Evans's famous 1994 autobiography).
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
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What Happened to Kerouac? (1986)
Documentary explore the unfulfilled promise of Beat Generation icon Jack Kerouac, covering the period from the publication of his notorious novel On the Road in 1957 to his alcohol-related death 12 years later.
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Johnny Cash's America (2008)
This documentary combines archival footage and interviews to examine the life of one of music's most universal legends, Johnny Cash. The film recounts the events of Cash's life, from his poor beginnings to his celebrity and his battle with drugs. It also delves into how Cash addressed the issues of his day and evolved to be both a patriot and a social activist. Many f...Read all
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
Take a stroll down "Sesame Street" and witness the birth of the most impactful children's series in TV history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed our world.
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How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005)
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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The Last Mogul (2005)
With hopes of making a quick buck to pay off some debt, a man throws a Luau themed out of party that quickly becomes out of control.
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Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)
This documentary traces Rodney Bingenheimer's journey from a hard-luck childhood to a successful career as a disc jockey. Involved in the Los Angeles rock 'n' roll scene since the 1960s, the omnipresent Bingenheimer has seen his fair share of both triumphs and hardships during his time as a musical taste-maker. Featuring interviews with rock legends like David Bowie, Brian Wilson and Beck all chiming in on Bingenheimer, the film also underlines the consequences of romanticizing fame.
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American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)
Interviews and clever use of still photographs illustrate the life of a talented but often controversial comic who died of cancer at age 32.
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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye (2003)
Filmed only a few years before his death, this documentary focuses on the career of Henri Cartier-Bresson, a frustrated painter who became a world-renowned photographer. As he reviews his portfolio of iconic images and notable figures, the notoriously press-shy Cartier-Bresson offers insights into his legendary career, which covered everything from Gandhi's funeral to the fall of China. Interviews with historians and colleagues explore the powerful impact of his globetrotting work.
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Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2018)
A look at the life, work, activism and controversies of actress and fitness tycoon, Jane Fonda.
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Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
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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Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth (1998)
Comedian Lenny Bruce struck a subversive chord in an era of change in America. After getting his start as a conventional stand-up comic, Bruce's increasingly iconoclastic act transformed him into a leading figure of the 1960s counterculture. This is his story.
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