A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

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A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

1995

3h 46m

Documentary

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This lauded documentary by revered director 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, Scorsese looks at a variety of other key directors, including Charlie Chaplin, John Ford, Vincente Minnelli and Orson Welles, while featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and other cinema luminaries.

Sean Axmaker

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03/02/2018

Scorsese, co-writer and co-director as well as host and narrator, uses his own love of American cinema to guide his unique journey through American cinema .

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

06/01/2012

B+

For a thorough overview of film history and the art behind films ... can be no better guide than Martin Scorsese

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Rob Nelson

City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul

08/20/2009

Obviously, the man knows his movies.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

03/08/2008

5/5

Essential and joyful--a real blast.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

12/18/2004

3/5

Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

05/14/2004

5/5

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Stephen C

@bob25009 07/20/2025

Real footage in 3 hours and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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03/07/2021

Required material if you love cinema.

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08/20/2015

Fascinating introduction to pre 1960's American cinema from one of the masters.

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08/20/2015

Fascinating introduction to pre 1960's American cinema from one of the masters.

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06/12/2014

Simply put, it's a small movie course in film history. The level of information to take in is scary. So for anyone interested in filmmaking,this is a must watch. It also increases your love for Scorsese. Its really shows how much knowledge he has about the art form and how he uses a philosophy behind every single one of his shots.

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03/10/2014

For any film nut or Scorsese fan, this is a dream movie. No one goes into the history of movies and each genre with such interest and passion as Mr. Scorsese himself.

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Michael Henry Wilson

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Kathryn Bigelow

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Synopsis

This lauded documentary by revered director 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, Scorsese looks at a variety of other key directors, including Charlie Chaplin, John Ford, Vincente Minnelli and Orson Welles, while featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and other cinema luminaries.

Director: Martin Scorsese, Michael Henry Wilson
Producer: Florence Dauman, Martin Scorsese
Screenwriter: Martin Scorsese, Michael Henry Wilson
Production Co: Miramax Films, British Film Institute
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 12, 2000
Runtime: 3h 46m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 35mm