By Sidney Lumet - Trailer
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..
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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's Motivation for Making "12 Angry Men"
S31 E1 - 59s
Sidney Lumet describes his motivations for making the movie "12 Angry Men," one of his first projects as a filmmaker.
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.
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 Katharine Hepburn
S31 E1 - 2m 36s
Sidney Lumet speaks about his work with Katharine Hepburn and describes a particularly charged and emotional moment on-screen between a mother and her child.
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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