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A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
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1,264 Ratings

A PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH MARTIN SCORSESE THROUGH AMERICAN MOVIES

Directed by Martin Scorsese, Michael Henry Wilson
United Kingdom, United States, 1995
Documentary, History, TV Movie

Synopsis

Martin Scorsese explores the history of American cinema by focusing on the work of a number of highly influential filmmakers. In addition to examining pioneering productions by D.W. Griffith and F.W. Murnau, he looks at a variety of key directors, while featuring interviews with cinema luminaries.

Synopsis

Martin Scorsese explores the history of American cinema by focusing on the work of a number of highly influential filmmakers. In addition to examining pioneering productions by D.W. Griffith and F.W. Murnau, he looks at a variety of key directors, while featuring interviews with cinema luminaries.

Our take

Like having an intimate conversation with your favorite director about the movies, this acclaimed documentary offers a whirlwind tour through American film history. With his hallmark rapid-fire chat, Scorsese’s cinematic love letter is an inspiration (and a guiding light) for cinephiles everywhere.