For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Amy Geller
PRODUCER AND CINEMATOGRAPHER
Directed by long-time film critic Gerald Peary, this documentary about the disappearing profession of American film criticism features Roger Ebert, Andrew Sarris, Pauline Kael, A.O. Scott, Elvis Mitchell and is narrated by actress Patricia Clarkson. Showing at over 80 film festivals and theatrical venues all over the world, the film aired on the Documentary Channel, WGBH-Boston Turner Classic Movies Spain and France and Yes Satellite TV in Israel.
Locations filmed: Austin, TX; Cannes, France; New York, NY; Toronto, Canada
Festival highlights: Jerusalem Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, SXSW, Telluride Film Festival
Winner Special Commendation - Boston Society of Film Critics
1h 20min | Documentary | 2009