Movie List for "documentary"

Deep Blues (1992)

Music critic Robert Palmer narrates the insightful story of Delta blues and North Mississippi hill country blues. Year 1992.

Generes: Documentary, Music
Director: Robert Mugge
Writer: Robert Palmer
Actors: Robert Palmer, David A. Stewart, Abraham Schwab, Booker T. Laury

Echoes That Remain (1991)

In 1991, the Center produced Echoes That Remain, a warm and rich documentary portrait of Eastern European Jewry before the Holocaust. It combines hundreds of rare archival photos and … Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, History
Director: Arnold Schwartzman
Writer: Marvin Hier, Arnold Schwartzman (adaptation)
Actors: Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes

Wolfman Chronicles (1991)

A compilation of scenes and trailers from horror movies having to do with wolfmen. Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Ted Newsom
Writer: Ted Newsom
Actors: N/A

Chuck Amuck: The Movie (1991)

Discussion of the career of animator Chuck Jones. Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: John Needham
Writer: John Needham
Actors: Chuck Jones, Maurice Noble, Lloyd Vaughan, Retta Davidson

A Place of Rage (1991)

This celebration of African American women and their achievements features interviews with Angela Davis, June Jordan and Alice Walker. Within the context of the civil rights, Black power … Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, History
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Writer: N/A
Actors: Angela Davis, Fannie Lou Hamer, June Jordan, Rosa Parks

Deadly Currents (1991)

The Romans dispersed the Jews from Judaea in 70 AD; Islam became the religion of Palestine 1300 years ago. The film focuses on Gaza and the West Bank where soldiers and youths are caught up… Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Simcha Jacobovici
Writer: N/A
Actors: Hanan Ashrawi, Nurit Galron, Michael Greenspan, Ragheb Kasas

On the Trail of Ed Wood (1990)

A documentary on the life and career of filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr., with clips from his films and interviews with the cast and crews of some of his films. Year 1990.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Michael Copner
Writer: N/A
Actors: Conrad Brooks, Edward D. Wood Jr.

AIDS in Africa (1990)

The AIDS crisis in Africa is the subject of this 2001 NewsHour series. Correspondents report on the situation in three countries: Malawi, Botswana and Senegal. Also included is a discussion… Year 1990.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Roger Pyke
Writer: Elliott Halpern
Actors: Kate Lynch

The Exiles (1989)

A chronicle of the rescue of oppressed intellectuals and artists from Europe before the outbreak of World War II. It studies the cultural and intellectual impact of this emigre population on American life. Year 1989.

Generes: Documentary, War
Director: Richard Kaplan
Writer: N/A
Actors: Fritz Lang, Rod Serling, Rod Steiger, Billy Wilder

High Fidelity (1989)

Relationships, rehearsals, performances, hobbies, family life of the members of the Guarneri string quartet Year 1989.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Allan Miller
Writer: N/A
Actors: John Dalley, David Soyer, Arnold Steinhardt, Michael Tree

Stage by Stage: Les Misérables (1988)

An interview with the production team behind the hit Broadway musical as they discuss the conception and development of Les Miserables as a pop-culture phenomenon. Several scenes from the … Year 1988.

Generes: Documentary, Musical
Director: Paul Henry
Writer: Martin Cox
Actors: Alain Boublil, John Caird, Marissa Dunlop, Linzi Hateley