A Constant Forge
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
John Cassavetesas Self (archive footage)Seymour Casselas SelfCarol Kaneas SelfJon Voightas SelfBen Gazzaraas SelfPeter Falkas SelfAnnette Insdorfas SelfSean Pennas SelfRay Carneyas SelfGena Rowlandsas SelfLelia Goldonias SelfJohn Saylesas SelfPeter Bogdanovichas SelfVal Averyas SelfLynn Carlinas SelfAl Rubanas SelfJulian Schlossbergas SelfJohn A. Gallagheras SelfBo Harwoodas SelfCharles Durningas SelfTom Noonanas SelfLenny Citranoas John Cassavetes' Narrative Voice (voice)