A delve into the character and life of Albert Maysles, who, alongside his brother David, created some of the most well-known and iconic documentaries of the 20th century. Film extracts include Meet Marlon Brando (1965), Salesman (1968), Gimme Shelter (1970), and Grey Gardens (1975).
- Status
- Released
- Production
- BBC
Keywords
- documentary filmmaking
- documentary director
- biographical documentary
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Top Cast
Albert Maysles as Self
David Maysles as Self (archive footage)
Jerry Torre as Self
Marlon Brando as Self (archive footage)
Edith Bouvier Beale as Self (archive footage)
Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
Luke Holland · Director
Gabriel Edvi Cocozza · Editor
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