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Robert Elfstrom

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Hi, Mom!Hi, Mom! · 1970
Hi, Mom!
6.31970
MovieComedyCrime
Vietnam vet Jon Rubin returns to New York and rents a rundown flat in Greenwich Village. It is in this flat that he begins to film, 'Peeping Tom' style, the people in the apartment across the street. His obsession with making films leads him to fall in with a radical 'Black Power' group, which in turn leads him to carry out a bizarre act of urban terrorism.
The Making of 'Amadeus'The Making of 'Amadeus' · 2002
The Making of 'Amadeus'
7.62002
MovieDocumentary
This riveting film takes a look behind the scenes at one of the 20th century's cinema classics and at one of contemporary cinema's most maddeningly brilliant directors, Milos Forman.
John Muir in the New WorldJohn Muir in the New World · 2011
John Muir in the New World
2011
MovieDocumentary
The life and the career of John Muir come to life through this inspiring and beautiful documentary set against the magnificent landscapes of the American West. The Scottish-born naturalist was one of the first nature preservationists in American history, inspiring others through his writing and his advocacy to keep the wilderness wild. Shot in high definition in the spectacular landscapes that shaped Muir - and were, in turn, shaped by his devotion.
The QueenThe Queen · 1968
The Queen
6.31968
MovieDocumentary
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His MusicJohnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music · 1969
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
8.21969
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In this classic 1969 documentary, the Man in Black is captured at his peak, the first of many in a looming roller-coaster career. Fresh on the heels of his Folsom Prison album, Cash reveals the dark intensity and raw talent that made him a country music star and cultural icon. Director Robert Elfstrom got closer than any other filmmaker to Cash, who is seen performing with his new bride June Carter Cash, in a rare duet with Bob Dylan, and behind the scenes with friends, family and aspiring young musicians.
Gospel Road: A Story of JesusGospel Road: A Story of Jesus · 1973
Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus
6.11973
MovieDramaMusic
Johnny Cash appears in and narrates this retelling of the story of Jesus' Life, Death and Resurrection.
Other VoicesOther Voices · 1970
Other Voices
9.01970
MovieDocumentary
Other Voices is a 1970 documentary film directed by David H. Sawyer. The film follows Dr. Albert Honig, one of the most controversial Doctors of his era, as he demonstrates various techniques he has employed in his treatment of comatose, catatonic, schizophrenic, and autistic patients. It also follows a handful of patients living in a rural setting in Doylestown, Pennsylvania during their daily activities and during treatment sessions with Dr. Honig. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
No Maps on My TapsNo Maps on My Taps · 1979
No Maps on My Taps
7.01979
MovieDocumentary
The remarkable spirit of tap dancers and their history provides a joyous backdrop for intimate portraits of hoofers Sandman Sims, Chuck Green, and Bunny Briggs.

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Bird by Bird with Annie: A Film Portrait of Writer Anne LamottBird by Bird with Annie: A Film Portrait of Writer Anne Lamott · 1999
Bird by Bird with Annie: A Film Portrait of Writer Anne Lamott
8.01999
MovieDocumentary
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Freida Lee Mock, ‘Bird by Bird with Annie’ offers an intimate portrait of a writer and her craft, interweaving the story of Anne Lamott's life—in itself a deeply moving tale of addiction and redemption, grief and joy, intellect and faith—with a year's worth of interviews, public lectures, and footage of the writer at work, focusing particularly on Lamott's candid, humorous, and disarmingly straightforward advice on the struggles and joys of writing. The author's reassurance and guidance concerning the process of writing—which has little resemblance to its glorified image—becomes a stirring call to action celebrating the potential of each individual, the silencing of our inner critics, and the courage to create something honest and meaningful. Poignant and inspirational, ‘Bird by Bird with Annie’ takes us deep into Anne Lamott's intoxicatingly brave world, one in which writing is a means of finding out who we are, how we live, and why we're here.

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