18 Sep 2022
The Queen: Mother and Monarch
Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we examine how Queen Elizabeth II balanced her duties as head of both her family and her country
A Constant Forge
The Life and Art of John Cassavetes
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
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Seymour Cassel Self
Carol Kane Self
Jon Voight Self
Ben Gazzara Self
Peter Falk Self
Annette Insdorf Self
Sean Penn Self
Ray Carney Self
Gena Rowlands Self
Lelia Goldoni Self
Val Avery Self
Lynn Carlin Self
Charles Durning Self
Tom Noonan Self
Lenny Citrano John Cassavetes' Narrative Voice (voice)
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