POV

From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1992)

A thoughtful, honest look into the life of his grandfather and his own family history, Alan Berliner's "Intimate Stranger" exposes the shadows every family hides. In this 1992 interview, the filmmaker talks about why it was an inevitable project for him to undertake. (This is a rough cut from the POV archives.)

From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1992)

27m 45s

A thoughtful, honest look into the life of his grandfather and his own family history, Alan Berliner's "Intimate Stranger" exposes the shadows every family hides. In this 1992 interview, the filmmaker talks about why it was an inevitable project for him to undertake. (This is a rough cut from the POV archives.)

Previews + Extras

  • From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1989): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1989)

    S2 E3 - 31m 40s

    Discussing his early documentary "The Family Album," Alan Berliner describes the creative process he followed to create his documentary collage. His film juxtaposes home videos and audio recordings collected from many families. (This is a rough cut from the POV archives.)

  • From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1997): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1997)

    S2 E3 - 13m 22s

    In this interview from 1997, filmmaker Alan Berliner talks about the making of "Nobody's Business," a film in which he explores his relationship with his father. He describes the tension that arose in the making of the film, and how his relationship changed as a result. (This is a rough cut from the POV archives.)

  • From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (2001): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (2001)

    S2 E3 - 15m 33s

    In this interview conducted for the 2001 POV broadcast of "The Sweetest Sound," Alan Berliner talks about his inspiration for making a film about his name. He acknowledges the narcissism associated with such a project, but says he hopes his film will become a mirror for others to learn about the meaning of their own names. (This is a rough cut from the POV archives.)

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