Susan Lacy

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Susan Lacy is a producer and writer, known for American Masters (1985), Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2018) and This Reporter (1990).

Most Popular Susan Lacy Trailers

Total trailers found: 40

Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens Trailer (2007)

19 May 2007

An account of the professional and personal life of renowned American photographer Annie Leibovitz, from her early artistic endeavors to her international success as a photojournalist, war reporter, and pop culture chronicler.

Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film Trailer (2006)

01 September 2006

Ric Burns unearths rarely seen footage and offers keen observations on the life and artistic influence of Andy Warhol.

Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage Trailer (1994)

19 December 1994

A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and in St.

Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth Trailer (2013)

13 May 2013

The compelling story of an extraordinary woman's journey from her birth in a paper thin shack in the cotton fields of Georgia to her recognition as a key writer of the twentieth Century.

Searching for Mr. Rugoff Trailer (2019)

08 November 2019

The feature documentary Searching for Mr. Rugoff is the story of Donald Rugoff, who was the crazy genius behind Cinema 5, the mid-century theater chain and film distribution company.

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand Trailer (1999)

24 February 1999

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was also a charismatic champion of the rights of the poor working man, the disfranchised and people of color.

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story Trailer (1990)

23 July 1990

Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and famous that knew him, this portrait concentrates on his career and his public life events.

Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey Trailer (1990)

19 January 1990

Documentary is about the life and work of American screenwriter Waldo Salt who won two Academy Awards and was put on the Hollywood blacklist in the 1950s.

Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre Trailer (1989)

26 June 1989

A study of the Group Theatre, a company that changed the face of American drama. The Group was founded in 1931 by Cheryl Crawford, Harold Clurman and Lee Strasberg, who were strongly influenced by the naturalistic acting of Konstantin Stanislavski’s Moscow Art Theatre.

Seguin Trailer (1982)

26 January 1982

A dramatization of the life of Juan Seguin, a heroic Mexican-Texan who became entangled in the struggle between two contrasting cultures in the turbulent decade between the Texas Revolution (1836) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1847).

Jane Fonda in Five Acts Trailer (2018)

21 January 2018

Girl next door, activist, so-called traitor, fitness tycoon, Oscar winner: Jane Fonda has lived a life of controversy, tragedy and transformation – and she’s done it all in the public eye.

Martin Scorsese Directs Trailer (1990)

16 June 1990

Providing behind the scenes footage of the director on set with clips from his own films, Martin Scorsese Directs depicts to riveting effect the way Scorsese brings the written story to life on the big screen.

Inventing David Geffen Trailer (2012)

19 November 2012

Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man.

Spielberg Trailer (2017)

05 October 2017

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

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.

Norman Rockwell: Painting America Trailer (1999)

02 May 1999

A documentary about American artist Norman Rockwell, featuring his biography accompanied with opinios

Judy Garland: By Myself Trailer (2004)

25 February 2004

As Hollywood biographies go, Judy Garland's story is one of the saddest success stories you'll ever hear.

Very Ralph Trailer (2019)

12 November 2019

The first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history.

The Janes Trailer (2022)

03 May 2022

Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the Chicago Mob that was profiting from it, the members of “Jane” risked their personal and professional lives to support women with unwanted pregnancies.

Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed Trailer (1994)

13 May 1994

Released on DVD as part of The Criterion Collection's "Martha Graham: Dance on Film" collection.

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval Trailer (1995)

29 November 1995

The life and career of the renowned television writer and creator of the classic science fiction series, "The Twilight Zone.

Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind Trailer (2003)

03 April 2003

Joni Mitchell's career as a singer-songwriter and painter is extensively profiled in this in-depth documentary, which originally aired as part of the PBS American Masters series.

Mike Nichols: An American Master Trailer (2016)

26 October 2016

With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.

Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note Trailer (1998)

27 October 1998

The life of the composer, shaped by his Jewish heritage, his morality and his playful sense of humor.

Sketches of Frank Gehry Trailer (2006)

12 May 2006

First and foremost, Frank Gehry is an artist. Described as a young child as having golden hands, Frank begins his creation through sketch.

The Education of Gore Vidal Trailer (2003)

30 June 2003

A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his cliff-side villa in Ravello, Italy.

Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy Trailer (2000)

03 December 2000

For more than 30 years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the world.

Neil Young: Don't Be Denied Trailer (2009)

10 June 2009

This television special is a first for the reclusive singer with the BBC documentary gaining new interviews with Young, nine months apart in New York and California.

Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip Trailer (2020)

20 October 2020

The life and times of radio commentator and syndicated newspaper gossip columnist Walter Winchell, who reached an audience of 50 million at his peak.

Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy Trailer (1998)

04 February 1998

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Trailer (1989)

14 August 1989

James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, black and white, to confront their shared racial tragedy.

Marilyn Monroe: Still Life Trailer (2006)

18 July 2006

Survey Marilyn Monroe’s life through photographs, from Hollywood stills to candid pictures snapped on the streets of New York.

Nichols and May: Take Two Trailer (1996)

22 May 1996

A documentary made for the PBS program American Masters about the comedy team Nichols and May.

Eames: The Architect and the Painter Trailer (2011)

18 November 2011

Interviews with the junior designers swept into the 24-7 world of "The Eamery" are the heart of this complex picture of a husband-and-wife creative team that define the era of Mid-Century Modernism.

John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature Trailer (2007)

25 July 2007

This beautifully photographed documentary profiles the surprising life of John James Audubon, one of the foremost naturalists, artists and explorers of the 19th century.

Becoming Helen Keller Trailer (2021)

19 October 2021

The life and legacy of Helen Keller, including how she used her celebrity to advocate for human rights and social justice for women, the poor and people with disabilities.

999: The Forgotten Girls Trailer (2024)

20 September 2024

The first official Jewish transport to Auschwitz consisted of 999 Slovak girls and young women. This documentary features several survivors from that transport.

Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer Trailer (1990)

02 July 1990

Documentary about the life and work of film director Preston Sturges.

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult Trailer (1989)

25 September 1989

The war in the South Pacific, a country doctor in Colorado, victims of industrial pollution in a Japanese village — all were captured in unforgettable photographs by the legendary W.

Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time Trailer (1993)

14 March 1993

Musical documentary about the life and music of Paul Simon.