Movies: David Leaf

  • 2006
    The U.S. vs. John Lennon

    The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

    The U.S. vs. John Lennon

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    A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist....

    The U.S. vs. John Lennon
  • 2010
    Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

    Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010)

    Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

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    The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson....

    Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
  • 2009
    Those Were the Days: The Birth of

    Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family" (2009)

    Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"

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    DVD featurette documenting the beginnings of "All in the Family"...

    Those Were the Days: The Birth of
  • 2017
    Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees

    Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees (2017)

    Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees

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    A star-studded tribute concert celebrating the iconic pop trio's impressive career....

    Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees
  • 2000
    The Unknown Peter Sellers

    The Unknown Peter Sellers (2000)

    The Unknown Peter Sellers

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    Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers....

    The Unknown Peter Sellers
  • 2008
    James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

    James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008)

    James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

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    On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr....

    James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
  • 2003
    Jack Paar: Smart Television

    Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003)

    Jack Paar: Smart Television

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    PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar....

    Jack Paar: Smart Television
  • 2004
    Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

    Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004)

    Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

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    This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of how in 1967, while his band The Beach Boys triumphantly toured abroad, Brian Wilson was trying to push the boundaries of conventional pop music with a new...

    Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
  • 1995
    Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

    Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995)

    Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

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    I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind and songwriter for the Beach Boys. The film examines the ups and downs of Wilson's life, including the early years of the Beach Boys, his years...

    Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
  • 1992
    The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team

    The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team (1992)

    The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team

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    Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis were the hottest act in America in the 1950's & the highest paid comedy team in show business. They starred in nightclubs, radio, television & movies. Martin & Lewis were a unique team. Both were talented entertainers & good...

    The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
  • 2005
    The Divine Bette Midler

    The Divine Bette Midler (2005)

    The Divine Bette Midler

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    Follow the career of the Divine Miss M -- singer and actress Bette Midler -- from the bathhouses to Broadway to starring film roles. This A&E biography tells the story of the Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe winner through interviews with friends, famil...

    The Divine Bette Midler
  • 1995
    You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'

    You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' (1995)

    You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'

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    Thirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making. United Artists Records came to Walter Shenson, asking him to produce a movie so UA could issue a soundtrack album. Shenson signed Lester to direct, ...

    You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'
  • 2001
    Bee Gees - Live by Request

    Bee Gees - Live by Request (2001)

    Bee Gees - Live by Request

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    Celebrating 35 years of hitmaking, the Bee Gees take the stage in New York City with host Mark McEwen taking the requests as Barry, Maurice and Robin play your favorite songs from the last four decades. From A&E's popular "Live by Request" music seri...

    Bee Gees - Live by Request
  • 1993
    The Unknown Marx Brothers

    The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993)

    The Unknown Marx Brothers

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    A tribute to the lives and careers of the Marx Brothers utilizing rare archival footage and personal interviews....

    The Unknown Marx Brothers
  • 2018
    American Dream: Detroit

    American Dream: Detroit (2018)

    American Dream: Detroit

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    The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history....

    American Dream: Detroit
  • 1987
    The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

    The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki (1987)

    The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

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    Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Jeffery Osborne, Belinda Carlisle and Three Dog Night. The concert was recorded in December 19...

    The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
  • 2009
    The Television Revolution Begins:

    The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air (2009)

    The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air

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    DVD featurette documenting the success of "All in the Family"....

    The Television Revolution Begins:
  • 2003
    Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

    Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter (2003)

    Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

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    The documentary Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter contains numerous clips from the film and television work of the beloved entertainer. These snippets are intercut with interview footage featuring people who worked with Hope as well as film historian Le...

    Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter
  • 2000
    Jonathan Winters: On the Loose

    Jonathan Winters: On the Loose (2000)

    Jonathan Winters: On the Loose

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    A comic mastermind who influenced generations of comedians, Jonathan Winters has been making audiences laugh for nearly half a century. This retrospective presents rare footage of Winters -- from his first TV series ("The Jonathan Winters Show" in 19...

    Jonathan Winters: On the Loose
  • 2001
    Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In

    Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In (2001)

    Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In

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    This Is Where I Came In is the Bee Gees' 22nd and final studio album (twentieth worldwide), released in 2001. It is the only album of all-new material released by them on the Universal Music label (which had acquired the rights to the group's release...

    Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In