Summary:
In 1994, the British Film Institute commissioned a set of films to mark the centenary of the movies. They would trace the history of several national cinemas, and the BFI's choice for interpreting the history of American film fell to director Martin Scorsese, a longtime champion of film history and preservation. Scorsese's approach to his subject is director-centered, as he examine... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Brian De Palma
Gregory Peck
John Cassavetes
Francis Ford Coppola
André De Toth
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Review:
It may not be the definitive documentary on the history of American films, but Martin Scorsese's series of films, commissioned by the British Film Institute for showing on TV, represents one of the most incisive examinations of the director's role in Hollywood filmmaking. Scorsese isn't just an outstanding filmmaker; he's a student of film... Continue >>

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