The Life, Legend and Legacy of Donald P. Borchers

The Life, Legend and Legacy of Donald P. Borchers

The Life, Legend and Legacy of Donald P. Borchers

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The Life, Legend and Legacy of Donald P. Borchers

2016

1h 24m

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A documentary looking at the life and times of Donald P. Borchers, one of Hollywood's most underrated and under-acknowledged independent film producers. Particularly associated with New World Pictures in the 1980s, Borchers made a considerable mark in Hollywood, including through launching such franchises as "Angel" and "Children of the Corn."

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