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Synopsis

Made in cooperation with the American Film Institute, Directors: Life Behind the Camera features thirty–three legendary directors who reveal intimate and in–depth knowledge about the art of filmmaking and, as well, their own career in the movies. Culled from over 300 hours of interviews, this two–disc, four hour presentation is totally interactive, allowing instant access to a single director, or access to an entire topic involving all directors. Also included are film clips, interviews with guest actors, and industry veterans, and biographies and interesting facts about each director.

The directors address the following topics:
Everyone has to Start Somewhere
The Art of Writing and Choosing Scripts
The Care and Feeding of Actors
Your Cinematographer is Your Best Friend
One of their Most Compelling Films
Will the Industry Survive?
Long After they are Gone

Also featuring a wide range of A–list actors and industry veterans including: Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Beals, Jerry Bruckheimer, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Ossie Davis, Robert Englund, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Scott Glenn, Jeff Goldblum, Elliott Gould, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Hopper, Michael Keaton, Leslie Nielsen, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey, Roy Scheider, and Wil Wheaton.