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D. A. Pennebaker

D. A. Pennebaker

Director & actor · born 15 July 1925 · Evanston, Illinois, USA

Donn Alan Pennebaker (/ˈpɛniːbeɪkər/; July 15, 1925 – August 1, 2019) was an American documentary filmmaker and one of the pioneers of direct cinema. Performing arts and politics were his primary subjects. In 2013, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award. Pennebaker was called by The Independent as "arguably the pre-eminent chronicler of Sixties counterculture."

Where to start: David.

As director 63

As actor 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best D. A. Pennebaker movie?

By viewer score, David at 0.0/10.

What are D. A. Pennebaker’s most popular movies?

Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back, Janis: Little Girl Blue, No Direction Home: Bob Dylan.

How many movies has D. A. Pennebaker made?

74 films on TMDB, 63 as director, 11 as actor.

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