D. A. Pennebaker — Director (12)
Westernhagen: Keine Zeit (1996) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
Westernhagen: Keine Zeit
Westernhagens "Affentour" im Sommer 95 war die erfolgreichste Tournee eines deutschen Musikers überhaupt. Mit seinen Superhits "Sexy", "Schweigen ist feige", "Mit Pfefferminz bin ich dein Prinz" u. a. begeisterte er rund 850.000 Zuschauer in vier Wochen. Das Regie-Duo D. A. Pennebaker und Chris Hegedus begleitete Marius M.-W. während der Tour und gibt nun intime Einblicke in das Leben hinter der Bühne frei.
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' (1983) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
The filmmakers accompany Alan Schneider, director of the American premieres of most of Beckett's plays, and producer Daniel Labeille to the home of Billie Whitelaw, whom Schneider, ironically, had never met previously, and takes us through the rehearsal process of Beckett's newest play, including the recording of the dialogue, as almost all of it is voiceover. The final fifteen minutes of the film are the premiere performance in its entirety.
The Energy War (1979) [TV] TMDB IMDb
The Energy War
In the 1970s, the U.S. faced an energy crisis so severe that President Jimmy Carter declared it “the moral equivalent of war.” Seeking to curb the country’s dependence on foreign oil, Carter kicked off a legislative melee with the divisive Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 at its center. This epic look at the inner workings of government chronicles the arduous efforts of lobbyists, senators, cabinet members, and the president himself to reach a compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. Directed by legendary documentary filmmakers D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, and Pat Powell as a three-part PBS special, THE ENERGY WAR is a riveting immersion into the high-stakes world of DC dealmaking as well as a timely account of the messy realities of lawmaking in a fractious political environment.
Woodstock Diary (1994) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
Woodstock Diary
other title: Woodstock Diaries
Woodstock Diary was originally broadcasted on U.S. TV in August 1994 - in honor of the 25th anniversary of the event. Later it was released on DVD with remastered 5.1 sound. It includes performances not shown in the Woodstock movie but not exclusively. Between the songs there are recent interviews with the producers / organizers of Woodstock Joel Rosenman, John Roberts, Michael Lang, the stage announcer Wavy Gravy and Lisa Law (a member of the Hog Farm who helped out at the festival).
Only the Strong Survive (2002) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
Only the Strong Survive
other title: Só os Fortes Sobrevivem
A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre that was to have a major influence on other styles of music for decades. Ten legends of soul talk about the beginnings and still show at their concerts today that, despite their advanced age, they have lost none of the energy and joie de vivre that defines this music.
Addiction (2007) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
Addiction
Assembled by some of the nation's top documentary filmmakers, this centerpiece film in HBO's 'Addiction' campaign features insights from experts on trends and treatments in the ongoing battle against drug and alcohol abuse. This documentary consists of nine segments that focus on case studies and cutting-edge treatments that challenge traditional beliefs about addiction.