CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 0h 29m

Albert Maysles: The Poetic Eye

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A delve into the character and life of Albert Maysles, who, alongside his brother David, created some of the most well-known and iconic documentaries of the 20th century. Film extracts include Meet Marlon Brando (1965), Salesman (1968), Gimme Shelter (1970), and Grey Gardens (1975).

Directed byLuke Holland

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 29m
Language
EN
Released
August 6, 2006
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Albert Maysles

Albert Maysles

Self

David Maysles

David Maysles

Self (archive footage)

Jerry Torre

Jerry Torre

Self

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Self (archive footage)

Edith Bouvier Beale

Edith Bouvier Beale

Self (archive footage)

Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale

Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Luke Holland

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