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David Leaf

Born April 20, 1952 (age 74)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Leaf (born April 20, 1952) is an American writer, producer and director known for documentaries, music programs and pop culture retrospectives. Among his best known documentaries are The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008), The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) and Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE (2004). He also wrote the landmark Br…

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The Unknown Marx BrothersThe Unknown Marx Brothers · 1993
The Unknown Marx Brothers
★ 5.71993
MovieDocumentary
A tribute to the lives and careers of the Marx Brothers utilizing rare archival footage and personal interviews.
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved BostonJames Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston · 2008
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
★ 6.72008
MovieDocumentaryMusic
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came InBee Gees: This Is Where I Came In · 2001
Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In
★ 8.22001
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This Is Where I Came In is the Bee Gees' 22nd and final studio album (twentieth worldwide), released in 2001. It is the only album of all-new material released by them on the Universal Music label (which had acquired the rights to the group's releases on Polydor Records when they bought that label's parent PolyGram). The album peaked at #6 in the UK, while the single, "This Is Where I Came In", reached #18. In the US, the album peaked at #16. The group appeared on the A&E concert series Live by Request in April, 2001 to promote the new album.
Bee Gees - Live by RequestBee Gees - Live by Request · 2001
Bee Gees - Live by Request
★ 6.62001
MovieMusic
Celebrating 35 years of hitmaking, the Bee Gees take the stage in New York City with host Mark McEwen taking the requests as Barry, Maurice and Robin play your favorite songs from the last four decades. From A&E's popular "Live by Request" music series, the brothers Gibb perform five new classics and over a dozen all-time favorites in this unique, intimate concert captured in glorious surround sound. Songs: This Is Where I Came In, She Keeps on Coming, Sacred Trust, Man in the Middle, Massachusetts, To Love Somebody, I Started a Joke, Jive Talkin', How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Gotta Get a Message To You, Acoustic Medley: New York Mining Disaster/Run to Me/Too Much Heaven/Islands in the Stream/Holiday/A Woman in Love/Guilty/Nights on Broadway, Wedding Day, Lonely Days, How Deep Is Your Love, You Should Be Dancin'.
Jonathan Winters: On the LooseJonathan Winters: On the Loose · 2000
Jonathan Winters: On the Loose
★ 10.02000
MovieDocumentary
A comic mastermind who influenced generations of comedians, Jonathan Winters has been making audiences laugh for nearly half a century. This retrospective presents rare footage of Winters -- from his first TV series ("The Jonathan Winters Show" in 1956) to appearances on dozens of talk and variety shows and in numerous feature films. Those interviewed include Robin Williams and singer Andy Williams, on whose show Winters was a frequent guest.
Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee GeesStayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees · 2017
Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees
★ 7.62017
MovieMusicDocumentary
A star-studded tribute concert celebrating the iconic pop trio's impressive career.
The U.S. vs. John LennonThe U.S. vs. John Lennon · 2006
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
★ 6.62006
MovieDocumentary
A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.
Dean Martin: That's AmoreDean Martin: That's Amore · 2001
Dean Martin: That's Amore
★ 8.02001
MovieMusicComedy
Like his fellow Rat Packers, pop crooner Dean Martin was more than just an accomplished singer--he also enjoyed success as a movie star, comedian, and host of a popular television series. THAT'S AMORE pulls rare gems from the Dean Martin archive, carefully compiling the star's greatest pop hits, including "Young and Foolish," "Pennies from Heaven," and of course, "That's Amore."

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Bee Gees - Live by RequestBee Gees - Live by Request · 2001
Bee Gees - Live by Request
★ 6.62001
MovieMusic
Celebrating 35 years of hitmaking, the Bee Gees take the stage in New York City with host Mark McEwen taking the requests as Barry, Maurice and Robin play your favorite songs from the last four decades. From A&E's popular "Live by Request" music series, the brothers Gibb perform five new classics and over a dozen all-time favorites in this unique, intimate concert captured in glorious surround sound. Songs: This Is Where I Came In, She Keeps on Coming, Sacred Trust, Man in the Middle, Massachusetts, To Love Somebody, I Started a Joke, Jive Talkin', How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Gotta Get a Message To You, Acoustic Medley: New York Mining Disaster/Run to Me/Too Much Heaven/Islands in the Stream/Holiday/A Woman in Love/Guilty/Nights on Broadway, Wedding Day, Lonely Days, How Deep Is Your Love, You Should Be Dancin'.

Consulting Producer

You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' · 1995
You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'
★ 8.01995
MovieMusicDocumentary
Thirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making. United Artists Records came to Walter Shenson, asking him to produce a movie so UA could issue a soundtrack album. Shenson signed Lester to direct, and they got the Beatles to agree to star. Shenson sent Owen to Dublin to spend time with the Fab Four; from this came a script built around their being prisoners of their own success. Phil Collins, himself an extra on A Hard Day's Night, hosts this examination of a seminal film: what was ad-libbed, why was it a hit, what was its influence on other movies, and how did it define the way the public viewed each Beatle for years to come?

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