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A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

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This lauded documentary by revered director Martin Scorsese explores the history of American cinema by focusing on the work of a number of highly influential filmmakers. In addition to examining pioneering productions by D.W. Griffith and F.W. Murnau, Scorsese looks at a variety of other key directors, including Charlie Chaplin, John Ford, Vincente Minnelli and Orson Welles, while featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and other cinema luminaries.

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Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Mar 2, 2018
Scorsese, co-writer and co-director as well as host and narrator, uses his own love of American cinema to guide his unique journey through American cinema . Go to Full Review
John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Jun 1, 2012
B+
For a thorough overview of film history and the art behind films ... can be no better guide than Martin Scorsese Go to Full Review
Rob Nelson City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul Aug 20, 2009
Obviously, the man knows his movies. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Mar 8, 2008
5/5
Essential and joyful--a real blast. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Dec 18, 2004
3/5
Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews May 14, 2004
5/5
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Martin Scorsese

Director

Michael Henry Wilson

Director

Martin Scorsese

Narrator

Kathryn Bigelow

Self

Frank Capra

Himself (archive footage)

John Cassavetes

Himself (archive footage)

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A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

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Synopsis This lauded documentary by revered director Martin Scorsese explores the history of American cinema by focusing on the work of a number of highly influential filmmakers. In addition to examining pioneering productions by D.W. Griffith and F.W. Murnau, Scorsese looks at a variety of other key directors, including Charlie Chaplin, John Ford, Vincente Minnelli and Orson Welles, while featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and other cinema luminaries.
Director
Martin Scorsese, Michael Henry Wilson
Producer
Florence Dauman, Martin Scorsese
Screenwriter
Martin Scorsese, Michael Henry Wilson
Production Co
Miramax Films, British Film Institute
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 12, 2000
Runtime
3h 46m
Sound Mix
Stereo
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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