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A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

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A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

1995

3h 46m

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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.

Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 5/5

Jul 26, 2003

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

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 .

Mar 2, 2018

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

For a thorough overview of film history and the art behind films ... can be no better guide than Martin Scorsese

Rated: B+

Jun 1, 2012

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Rob Nelson

City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul

Obviously, the man knows his movies.

Aug 20, 2009

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Essential and joyful--a real blast.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 8, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Dec 18, 2004

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Required material if you love cinema.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Fascinating introduction to pre 1960's American cinema from one of the masters.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Fascinating introduction to pre 1960's American cinema from one of the masters.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Simply put, it's a small movie course in film history. The level of information to take in is scary. So for anyone interested in filmmaking,this is a must watch. It also increases your love for Scorsese. Its really shows how much knowledge he has about the art form and how he uses a philosophy behind every single one of his shots.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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For any film nut or Scorsese fan, this is a dream movie. No one goes into the history of movies and each genre with such interest and passion as Mr. Scorsese himself.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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02/25/23

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Martin Scorsese

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Michael Henry Wilson

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Martin Scorsese

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Kathryn Bigelow

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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