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By Sidney Lumet

Prolific and versatile filmmaker Sidney Lumet made 44 films in 50 years, earning the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement after four Oscar nominations. Considered a quintessential New York filmmaker, Lumet frequently used New York City’s urban mettle to infuse his films with a realism and intensity that kept audiences in suspense while prodding them to consider their own morality.

By Sidney Lumet - Trailer

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Journey through the life’s work of the socially conscious director of “Serpico,” “12 Angry Men” and “Network” in a never-before-seen interview. With candor, humor and grace, Sidney Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being..

Previews + Extras

  • Sidney Lumet on "Dog Day Afternoon": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sidney Lumet on "Dog Day Afternoon"

    S31 E1 - 1m 3s

    With candor, humor and grace, Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being. The documentary features clips from Lumet’s films – 44 films made in 50 years – including Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, 12 Angry Men, Network and Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead.

  • Lumet On Blacklisting: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lumet On Blacklisting

    S31 E1 - 3m 19s

    Sidney Lumet describes his work on "Tragedy in a Temporary Town," and discusses the power of live television, especially during the blacklisting period of the 1950s.

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    Lumet Talks About Network

    S31 E1 - 3m 36s

    Sidney Lumet discusses his work on the film "Network," commenting on the character's storyline and the narrative of the film.

  • Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite

    S31 E1 - 2m 48s

    Sidney Lumet speaks about his work adapting the radio show "You Are There" for television. Working with Walter Cronkite, Lumet directed a news show that covered major historical events in a modern way.

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