A radio broadcast of 'The War of the Worlds' in 1938 caused widespread panic and established Orson Welles as a major figure in American media.
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A radio broadcast of 'The War of the Worlds' in 1938 caused widespread panic and established Orson Welles as a major figure in American media.
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Orson Welles, a towering figure in 20th-century cinema, is the focus of Julia Kuperberg's documentary. The film traces his career from the infamous 1938 radio broadcast of 'The War of the Worlds' to the release of 'Citizen Kane' in 1941, often regarded as a cinematic masterpiece. Interviews with filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich, along with archival footage, reveal Welles' rise to fame and his later struggles in Hollywood, where he earned the label of a 'fallen angel.
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Why Watch
- Meet Orson Welles through rare archival footage.
- See interviews with Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich.
- Find out why 'Citizen Kane' is considered a masterpiece.
Did You Know
- Orson Welles' 'The War of the Worlds' broadcast aired in 1938.
- The documentary runs for 52 minutes.
- Martin Scorsese is one of the interviewees featured in the film.
- Julia Kuperberg directed this documentary released in 2015.
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What is Orson Welles best known for?
Orson Welles is best known for his groundbreaking radio broadcast of 'The War of the Worlds' and his iconic film 'Citizen Kane,' which is often regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
Who directed the documentary 'This Is Orson Welles'?
The documentary 'This Is Orson Welles' was directed by Julia Kuperberg.
What year was 'This Is Orson Welles' released?
'This Is Orson Welles' was released in 2015.
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