Dick Cavett
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Dick Cavett's Watergate
(2014)Dick Cavett's Watergate offers a unique opportunity to mark the 40th anniversary of a defining moment in American history. From 1972 to 1974 the Watergate scandal unfolded on The Dick Cavett Show, as Cavett interviewed nearly every major Watergate figure, even non-political guests expressed their opinions. Dick Cavett's Watergate documents the scandal in the words of the people who lived it.

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes
(2018)The courage and charisma of boxing legend Muhammad Ali are witnessed through the bond he formed with television host Dick Cavett.

Groucho & Cavett
(2022)Dick Cavett’s early years as a writer and comedian coincided with a slowdown in Groucho Marx’s professional activity, and it was during this time that their friendship blossomed. In Groucho and Cavett, the three-time Emmy® Award-winner looks back at his relationship with the iconic comedian, sharing footage from Groucho’s visits to The Dick Cavett Show and other rare recordings.

A Venue For The End Of The World
(2014)Haunted by uncanny similarities between Nazi stage techniques and the showmanship employed by modern entertainers, a filmmaker investigates the dangers of audience manipulation and leader worship.

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
(2012)Filmmakers Molly Bernstein and Alan Edelstein take a glimpse at the very private world of professional magician Ricky Jay.

James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
(2014)In this insightful documentary, get to know the Godfather of Soul, whose greatest hits included “Living in America,” and “I Feel Good.”

Norman Mailer: The American
(2012)A provocateur, a rebel, a performer and notorious anarchist, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. Containing never-seen-before material, this shocking documentary goes beyond the Mailer of the bookshelves and bestseller lists to reveal the social critic, filmmaker, family man and lover, giving a rare and unique insight into an intellectual man and villainous hero.

Best of Enemies
(2015)Insults fly as ABC’s TV ratings soar when literary enemies William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal cover the 1968 Republican and Democratic conventions.

Moonage Daydream
(2022)From Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen, director of Cobain: Montage of Heck and The Kid Stays in the Picture, MOONAGE DAYDREAM is an immersive cinematic experience; an audio-visual space odyssey that not only illuminates the enigmatic legacy of David Bowie but also serves as a guide to living a fulfilling and meaningful life in the 21st Century.

Smash His Camera
(2010)A philosophical, probing look at our culture’s relationship with celebrity through the life and work of infamous New York City paparazzo Ron Galella.

Imagine
(1972)Directed by and starring John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and featuring famous friends and collaborators (George Harrison, Fred Astaire, Andy Warhol, Jack Palance), this unique, surreal reality film — composed to music from Lennon's "Imagine" LP and Ono's "Fly" — from 1972 features a different visual treatment for every song and follows the couple during recording sessions in the U.K. and New York.

Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
(2021)The brilliant work, personal struggles, and cultural impact of iconic American writers Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams explodes onto the screen in this innovative dual-portrait documentary.

Jimi Hendrix
(1973)Jimi Hendrix became a superstar rock 'n' roller, smashed the color barrier and shocked the nation ... all before his 27th birthday. This riveting film tells the story of the short but spectacular life of one of the greatest rockers ever born.

Live at Mister Kelly's
(2021)Mister Kelly’s was a legendary nightclub that launched many stars into fame. Smashing color and gender barriers, it reshaped American culture.