Directing
Brett Morgen
Born October 11, 1968 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 57)
Brett D. Morgen (born October 11, 1968) is an American documentary film director, producer, writer, and editor. Morgen was born in Los Angeles, California in 1968. He was named after USC football lineman Britt Williams, who was team captain in 1961, but his parents misspelled the name. He was raised in Studio City, California. According to Morgen, he knew he wanted to be a filmmaker at a young age…
Known For
Cobain: Montage of Heck · 2015Cobain: Montage of Heck
★ 7.62015
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.
Moonage Daydream · 2022Moonage Daydream
★ 7.42022
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
Jane · 2017Jane
★ 7.52017
MovieDocumentary
Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
The Kid Stays in the Picture · 2002The Kid Stays in the Picture
★ 6.62002
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.
Chicago 10 · 2008Chicago 10
★ 5.82008
MovieDocumentaryAnimation
Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
The Limbo Room · 2006The Limbo Room
2006
MovieDrama
When an on stage rape scene sparks an offstage affair, the line between reality and fiction becomes blurred.
On the Ropes · 1999On the Ropes
★ 7.01999
MovieDocumentary
The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring.
June 17th, 1994 · 2010June 17th, 1994
★ 8.42010
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Do you remember where you were on June 17, 1994? Thanks to a wide array of unrelated, coast-to-coast occurrences, this Friday has come to be known for its firsts, lasts, triumphs and tragedy. Arnold Palmer played his last round at a U.S. Open, in Oakmont, PA, the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Chicago, the New York Rangers celebrated on Broadway, Patrick Ewing desperately pursued a long evasive championship in Madison Garden and Donald Fehr stared down the baseball owners. And yet, all of that was a prelude to O.J. Simpson leading America on a slow speed chase in a white Ford Bronco around Los Angeles.







