D. A. Pennebaker

D. A. Pennebaker Trailers

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Donn Alan Pennebaker (July 15, 1925 – August 1, 2019) was an American documentary filmmaker.

Most Popular D. A. Pennebaker Trailers

Total trailers found: 93

Moon Over Broadway Trailer (1997)

07 September 1997

A documentary portrait of the backstage efforts to stage the play Moon Over Buffalo on Broadway.

Woodstock Diary Trailer (1994)

14 August 1994

Woodstock Diary was originally broadcasted on U.S. TV in August 1994 - in honor of the 25th anniversary of the event.

Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' Trailer (1983)

23 November 1983

The filmmakers accompany Alan Schneider, director of the American premieres of most of Beckett's plays, and producer Daniel Labeille to the home of Billie Whitelaw, whom Schneider, ironically, had never met previously, and takes us through the rehearsal process of Beckett's newest play, including the recording of the dialogue, as almost all of it is voiceover.

American Football Trailer (1957)

01 January 1957

A coach’s whole career depends upon winning this football game, the U.S. Air Force Academy against the University of Colorado.

A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy Trailer (2008)

12 April 2008

Bringing to life an American President who was widely respected by his countrymen and celebrated around the world.

Jill Drew and D.A. Pennebaker Trailer (2016)

20 April 2016

A conversation between Jill Drew and D.A. Pennebaker.

Aga Khan Trailer (1961)

21 September 1961

In 1960, Robert Drew founded his production company Drew Associates; joining him were a number of well-known or soon-to-be well-known documentary filmmakers including Richard Leacock, Albert Maysles and D.

ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No! Trailer (1960)

07 July 1960

A 1960 cinéma vérité documentary on anti-American sentiment in Latin America, combining observational footage from Caracas and political events, directed by Robert Drew and shot by Maysles, Leacock, and Pennebaker.

Brussels Loops Trailer (1958)

17 April 1958

A collection of twenty short films, averaging 2-3 minutes, by various filmmakers depicting American life, intended to be shown in a continuous loop at the American Pavilion of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair.

Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance Trailer (2016)

20 April 2016

In 1998, documentary filmmaker Robert Drew and his associates attend the Museum of Tolerance.

Alice Cooper Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

Alice Cooper and band’s first performance, organized by his friend Frank Zappa, at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival in 1969.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey Trailer (2007)

16 October 2007

This special presentation offers all the remaining footage from Jimi Hendrix's incendiary appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.

Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Keep On Rockin', aka Little Richard: Keep On Rockin' (USA video title) is a film of a 1969 Little Richard concert at the Sweet Toronto Peace Festival, originally released in 1970.

Al Franken: God Spoke Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

Join filmmaking duo Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob as their cameras follow Franken to book signings, campaign rallies and the launch of Air America Radio, documenting his transformation from irreverent funnyman to political pundit.

Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection Trailer (2016)

11 November 2016

The complete collection of Depeche Modes videos.

The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music Trailer (2010)

15 May 2010

Concert documentary of The National's performance at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2010, interspersed with interview footage of the band.

Down from the Mountain Trailer (2001)

05 June 2001

On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of sublime beauty.

Kings of Pastry Trailer (2009)

06 November 2009

The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession.

Christopher and Me Trailer (1960)

01 January 1960

A short documentary in which twins Christopher and David describe how an unplanned sailing trip led them into the midst of a boat race.

Janis: Little Girl Blue Trailer (2015)

09 September 2015

Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27.

Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales Trailer (2011)

01 January 2011

Colleagues, friends and specialists pay tribute to the filmmaker Mario Ruspoli in a portrait that mixes encounters, archive images and film excerpts.

Unlocking the Cage Trailer (2016)

25 January 2016

Renowned filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow determined animal rights activist Steven Wise into the courtroom for an unprecedented battle that seeks to utilize the writ of habeas corpus to expand legal “personhood” to include certain animals.

Baby Trailer (1954)

01 January 1954

I had contrived a scenario in which she ran mindlessly by cages of various animals paying them no heed while they, subject to edited inserts, would appear as excited Stacy observers.

A Venue For The End Of The World Trailer (2014)

14 September 2014

Haunted by uncanny similarities between Nazi stage techniques and the showmanship employed by modern entertainers, a filmmaker investigates the dangers of audience manipulation and leader worship.

The Cutman Trailer (2003)

16 January 2003

A cutman at the end of his career struggles to reclaim his true lifelong job.

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World Trailer (2023)

22 June 2023

John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival.

Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music Trailer (1992)

10 March 1992

A pioneer in the world of rock-'n'-roll guitar, Chuck Berry has created a legacy that spans decades. Berry performs some of his greatest hits and all-time favorites in this concert video that was filmed on September 13, 1969 at 'Toronto Rock'n'Roll Revival.

Maidstone Trailer (1971)

09 March 1971

Over a booze-fueled, increasingly hectic five-day shoot in East Hampton, Norman Mailer and his cast and crew spontaneously unloaded onto film the lurid and loony chronicle of U.

Lambert & Co. Trailer (1964)

01 January 1964

Jazz vocalist Dave Lambert auditions a new group of singers at RCA Studios in 1964.

Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964 Trailer (1977)

01 January 1977

Surrounded by his children, his wife Ethel, and Sammy Davis, Jr., RFK visits schoolchildren around the city, and is every bit the good patriarch and dutiful public servant.

Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back Trailer (1967)

17 May 1967

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Trailer (1983)

23 December 1983

Hammersmith Odeon, London, July 3, 1973. British singer David Bowie performs his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time.

The War Room Trailer (1993)

03 November 1993

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You Trailer (1964)

31 December 1964

Description by D.A Pennebaker: "This movie is something of a mystery. Timothy Leary was getting married to a model named Nena Von Schlebrugge up in Millbrook, New York at the Hitchcock house, where Leary had been carrying on his hallucinogenic revelries for the past year or so after leaving Harvard.

Jimi Plays Monterey Trailer (1987)

16 October 1987

Jimi Hendrix's debut American set at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival is generally considered one of the most radical and legendary live shows ever.

The Return of the War Room Trailer (2008)

13 October 2008

Those who played prominent roles in Clinton's 1992 Presidential campaign return to discuss how politics and the media have changed since that time.

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan Trailer (2005)

21 July 2005

A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.

Ricky on Leacock Trailer (2012)

10 June 2012

A 38-year journey that the director began in 1972 as a young filmmaker and, shooting off and throughout many years, the director filmed many and various encounters between Ricky, his friends and contemporaries including Henri Langlois, Jean Rouch, Jean-Luc Godard, DA Pennebaker, Robert Drew, and others.

Jane Trailer (1962)

02 January 1962

Documentary focusing on 25 year-old actress Jane Fonda as she and her director Andreas Voutsinas prepare a stage play called The Fun Couple for Broadway.

Monterey Pop Trailer (1968)

26 December 1968

Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival.

From the Pole to the Equator Trailer (1987)

19 September 1987

The title Dal polo all'equatore was first used by the pioneering documentary maker, Luca Comerio, for a compilation film of 1925; it was used again by Yervant Gianikian and Angela Ricci Lucchi for their film of 1985.

Morris Engel: The Independent Trailer (2008)

08 May 2008

Short documentary on the life and work of photographer and filmmaker Morris Engel

Hier Strauss Trailer (1965)

05 May 1965

A film by D.A. Pennebaker

Mooney vs. Fowle Trailer (1962)

12 April 1962

The doc brings us back to a 1961 football game played in front of 40,000 people at the Orange Bowl. A high school football game, pitting Miami High against their rivals from Edison High.

Hickory Hill Trailer (1968)

01 August 1968

George Plimpton attends the annual children’s fair of local pets, at the Virginia home of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, with Art Buchwald as ringmaster.

Opening In Moscow Trailer (1959)

07 January 1959

In 1959, George Nelson designed an incredible trade fair to be sent to Russia, a kind of yard sale of things American.

Elizabeth and Mary Trailer (1965)

01 January 1965

A film focusing on a day in the life of two identical twin girls, one of whom is blind and mentally d

Addiction Trailer (2007)

15 March 2007

Assembled by some of the nation's top documentary filmmakers, this centerpiece film in HBO's 'Addiction' campaign features insights from experts on trends and treatments in the ongoing battle against drug and alcohol abuse.

Westernhagen: Keine Zeit Trailer (1996)

12 September 1996

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack Trailer (2000)

16 August 2000

With the help of her mother, family, friends, and fellow musicians, Aiyana Elliott reaches for her father, legendary cowboy troubadour, Ramblin' Jack Elliott.

Up Your Legs Forever Trailer (1971)

12 August 1971

The film consists of continuous panning shots up a series of 367 human legs.

Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl Trailer (2006)

01 April 2006

Emmy-winning actor-comedian Robert Wuhl assumes the role of college professor in this hilarious history lesson conducted in front of an audience of actual New York City college students.

Depeche Mode 101 Trailer (1989)

27 April 1989

A fascinating documentary focusing on backstage realities of art and business during the British synthesizer band's 1988 American tour.

Beyond the Law Trailer (1968)

02 April 1968

Takes place over the course of one feverish night in a Manhattan police precinct and neighboring bar.

Shake! Otis at Monterey Trailer (1987)

16 October 1987

Renowned documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captures Otis Redding in his ascendancy, singing at the historic Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967.

Primary Trailer (1960)

08 November 1960

Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960.

Sweet Toronto Trailer (1971)

22 November 1971

Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 persons.

World Tour 1966: The Home Movies Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

With a set of drums and an 8mm color home movie camera, Mickey Jones toured the world in 1966 with Bob Dylan and The Band.

Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Trailer (1963)

21 October 1963

During a two-day period before and after the University of Alabama integration crisis, the film uses five camera crews to follow President John F.

Original Cast Album: Company Trailer (1970)

28 October 1970

In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking concept musical Company, the renowned composer and lyricist, his director Harold Prince, the show’s stars, and a large pit orchestra all went into a Manhattan recording studio as part of a time-honored Broadway tradition: the making of the original cast album.