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LIFE Goes to the Movies

1976 2h 26m Documentary List
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Directed by veteran filmmaker Mel Stuart, this documentary surveys American cinema history from the 1930s to the '70s. With segments hosted by Henry Fonda, Shirley MacLaine and Liza Minnelli, the production explores various movie genres, including film noir and Westerns, and focuses specifically on 1939, arguably the finest year in movie history. In addition to looking at numerous classic films, the documentary explores the cultural impact of some iconic movies.
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Synopsis Directed by veteran filmmaker Mel Stuart, this documentary surveys American cinema history from the 1930s to the '70s. With segments hosted by Henry Fonda, Shirley MacLaine and Liza Minnelli, the production explores various movie genres, including film noir and Westerns, and focuses specifically on 1939, arguably the finest year in movie history. In addition to looking at numerous classic films, the documentary explores the cultural impact of some iconic movies.
Director
Mel Stuart
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 26m