Directing
Brett Morgen
Born October 11, 1968 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 58)
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
Moonage Daydream · 2022Moonage Daydream
★ 7.42022
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Too Far from the Norm · 1987Too Far from the Norm
1987
MovieComedy
Too Far From The Norm follows Rick who rudely interrupts his teacher, who is giving an impassioned lecture on post-modernism, and then even shoots him in the face.
Crossfire Hurricane · 2012Crossfire Hurricane
★ 7.12012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band







