Albert Maysles: The Poetic Eye (2006)

A delve into the character and life of Albert Maysles, who, alongside his brother David, created some of the most well-known and iconic documentaries of the 20th century. Film extracts include Meet Marlon Brando (1965), Salesman (1968), Gimme Shelter (1970), and Grey Gardens (1975).

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Albert Maysles

Self

David Maysles

Self (archive footage)

Jerry Torre

Self

Marlon Brando

Self (archive footage)

Edith Bouvier Beale

Self (archive footage)

Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale

Self (archive footage)

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