One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
The programme offers unique access to Julia Donaldson, her family, her rich archives and home movies...

French pop diva Dalida candidly discusses a number of the songs that made her a phenomenal success a...

When the cameras rolled, Doris Day wore a happy face, never hinting at the pain she endured in her p...

Director Peter Judson's semifictitious tale opens a revealing window into the indie filmmaking proce...

Elizabeth Bagshaw was a forerunner of the women's movement. As one of the first women to practise me...

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Stev...

The story of Tasmanian-born actor Errol Flynn whose short & flamboyant life, full of scandals, adven...

Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Par...

Standout tells the powerful story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disor...

A documentary portrait of a legendary Czech jockey, Josef Vána, reveals his inner world of thoughts....

An intimate portrait, in his own words, of the Indian writer Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic V...

Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writ...

Fernando is an actor and theater teacher who, at the age of 74, is impelled to be the protagonist of...

The story of an American hero and the Cherokee Nation's first woman Principal Chief who humbly defie...

To mark the ten year anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse's closest family and friends reveal the...

There never was a star quite like her. Adored by adults and children alike, at four she already led ...

What happens to a relationship if a partner suddenly becomes severely disabled after an accident? Fo...