D. A. Pennebaker Movies

  • 1983
    Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

    Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

    Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

    7.31983HD

    Hammersmith Odeon, London, July 3, 1973. British singer David Bowie performs his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time. A decadent show, a...

    Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
  • 1971
    Sweet Toronto

    Sweet Toronto

    Sweet Toronto

    5.81971HD

    Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium...

    Sweet Toronto
  • 1960
    Christopher and Me

    Christopher and Me

    Christopher and Me

    51960HD

    Twins Christopher and David gets into an untethered sailboat and inadvertently gets involved in a nearby sailboat race.

    Christopher and Me
  • 2008
    A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy

    A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy

    A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy

    102008HD

    Bringing to life an American President who was widely respected by his countrymen and celebrated around the world. Composed from four break through...

    A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
  • 1996
    Westernhagen: Keine Zeit

    Westernhagen: Keine Zeit

    Westernhagen: Keine Zeit

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    Westernhagen: Keine Zeit
  • 1970
    Original Cast Album: Company

    Original Cast Album: Company

    Original Cast Album: Company

    7.21970HD

    In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking concept musical Company, the renowned composer and lyricist,...

    Original Cast Album: Company
  • 2014
    A Venue For The End Of The World

    A Venue For The End Of The World

    A Venue For The End Of The World

    62014HD

    Haunted by uncanny similarities between Nazi stage techniques and the showmanship employed by modern entertainers, a filmmaker investigates the...

    A Venue For The End Of The World
  • 1992
    Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music

    Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music

    Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music

    81992HD

    A pioneer in the world of rock-'n'-roll guitar, Chuck Berry has created a legacy that spans decades. Berry performs some of his greatest hits and...

    Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
  • 2001
    Down from the Mountain

    Down from the Mountain

    Down from the Mountain

    7.62001HD

    On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of sublime beauty. Label executives and soundtrack...

    Down from the Mountain
  • 1981
    DeLorean

    DeLorean

    DeLorean

    01981HD

    In 1973, John DeLorean was most likely going to be the next president of General Motors, when he turned his back on his $650,000 a year job and...

    DeLorean
  • 2009
    Kings of Pastry

    Kings of Pastry

    Kings of Pastry

    6.92009HD

    The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry...

    Kings of Pastry
  • 1957
    American Football

    American Football

    American Football

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    A coach’s whole career depends upon winning this football game, the U.S. Air Force Academy against the University of Colorado. The film was an...

    American Football
  • 1987
    Shake! Otis at Monterey

    Shake! Otis at Monterey

    Shake! Otis at Monterey

    7.21987HD

    Renowned documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captures Otis Redding in his ascendancy, singing at the historic Monterey International Pop Festival...

    Shake! Otis at Monterey
  • 1963
    The Chair

    The Chair

    The Chair

    61963HD

    Follows a crusading lawyer as he embarks on a campaign to save an African-American man, Paul Crump, from the electric chair. Preserved by the...

    The Chair
  • 2015
    Snapshots from the Tour

    Snapshots from the Tour

    Snapshots from the Tour

    82015HD

    Never-before-seen outtakes from 'Dont Look Back' offer further glimpse into Bob Dylan's historic 1965 tour.

    Snapshots from the Tour
  • 1968
    Beyond the Law

    Beyond the Law

    Beyond the Law

    4.81968HD

    Takes place over the course of one feverish night in a Manhattan police precinct and neighboring bar.

    Beyond the Law
  • 1967
    Dont Look Back

    Dont Look Back

    Dont Look Back

    7.41967HD

    In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated...

    Dont Look Back
  • 1983
    Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'

    Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'

    Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'

    71983HD

    The filmmakers accompany Alan Schneider, director of the American premieres of most of Beckett's plays, and producer Daniel Labeille to the home of...

    Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
  • 1998
    Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg

    Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg

    Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg

    01998HD

    Interviews and footage document the life and work of dancer Bessie Schonberg.

    Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg
  • 1968
    Wake at Generation

    Wake at Generation

    Wake at Generation

    01968HD

    An unreleased concert film, shot at the Generation Club on 8th St. in NYC on April 7, 1968. Big Brother & The Holding Co. "Summertime" Joni...

    Wake at Generation