Cinematography: Samuel Painter

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Samuel Painter. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


History of the Eagles (TV Miniseries)

2013 · Documentary · 187 min. · United States

Direction Alison Ellwood

Cast Glenn Frey · Don Henley · Bernie Leadon · Randy Meisner

Plot The life and times of the super successful American soft-rock band, Eagles.

7.6

112 votes

7.6

112 votes

Laurel Canyon (TV Series)

2020 · Documentary · min. · United States

Direction Alison Ellwood

Plot Documentary on the L.A. rock of the late '60s and early '70s. Premiere: May 31 on Epix.

7.2

87 votes

7.2

87 votes

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

2015 · Documentary · 120 min. · United States

Direction Alex Gibney

Cast Jason Beghe · Paul Haggis · Tom Cruise · John Travolta

Plot Based on Lawrence Wright’s National Book Award-winning book of the same name, documentarian Alex Gibney’s Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief explores the practices and alleged crimes committed...

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7.2

2K votes

7.2

2K votes

The Doors - Morrison Hotel

2022 · Documentary · 48 min. · United Kingdom

7.2

21 votes

7.2

21 votes

Spielberg (TV)

2017 · Documentary · 147 min. · United States

Direction Susan Lacy

Cast Steven Spielberg · Leonardo DiCaprio · Christian Bale · Tom Hanks

Plot Through exclusive interviews with actors, family, and the filmmaker himself, this unprecedented documentary pulls back the curtain on the remarkable career of Steven Spielberg. Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Liam...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

2018 · Documentary · 133 min. · United States

Direction Susan Lacy

Cast Jane Fonda · Tom Hayden · Robert Redford · Lily Tomlin

Plot A look at the life, work, activism and controversies of actress and fitness tycoon, Jane Fonda.

7.1

276 votes

7.1

276 votes

If These Walls Could Sing

2022 · Documentary · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mary McCartney

Cast John Williams · Paul McCartney · Elton John · Roger Waters

Plot The doc marks the first time Abbey Road has opened its doors to a feature doc, and will be the centrepiece of the legendary studio’s 90th anniversary celebrations, which kick...

6.7

112 votes

6.7

112 votes

Direction Ted Haimes

Cast Kevin Spacey · Jonathan Demme · Alfred Hitchcock · Joseph Stefano

Plot This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such...

6.6

40 votes

6.6

40 votes

The Go-Go's

2020 · Documentary · 97 min. · United States

Direction Alison Ellwood

Cast Charlotte Caffey · Belinda Carlisle · Gina Schock · Kathy Valentine

Plot In their early days in the Los Angeles punk scene, Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin were inspired, ambitious, and determined. They formed an all-girl band, called themselves the Go-Go’s, learned...

6.5

56 votes

6.5

56 votes

Steve Jobs: Man in the Machine

2015 · Documentary · 120 min. · United States

Direction Alex Gibney

Cast Steve Jobs

Plot A look at the personal and private life of the late Apple CEO, Steve Jobs.

6.4

318 votes

6.4

318 votes

Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge (TV Miniseries)

2017 · Documentary · 114 min. · United States

Direction Alex Gibney · Blair Foster

Cast Jeff Daniels · Cameron Crowe · Annie Leibovitz · Jann Wenner

Plot It chronicles the last 50 years of American music, politics and popular culture through the perspective of a magazine that understood rock ‘n’ roll was more than music -- it...

6.2

29 votes

6.2

29 votes

And Now, Love

2018 · Documentary · 86 min. · United States

Direction Jill Demby Guest

Cast Peter Coyote · Brittney Bertier · Billy Yates

Plot A highly decorated Jewish WWII veteran, Bernard Bail was captured by the Nazis and rescued by a secret love affair with his German nurse––a pivotal experience that exposed him to...

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Water & Power: A California Heist

2017 · Documentary · 87 min. · United States

Direction Marina Zenovich

Plot Water & Power: A California Heist uncovers the alarming exploits of California's most notorious water barons, who profit off of the state's resource while everyday citizens, unincorporated towns, and small...

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The Weight of the Nation (TV Series)

2012 · Documentary · 60 min. · United States

Direction Dan Chaykin

Cast Larry Dwyer · Cindy Roach · Gerald Berenson · Peter Katzmarzyk

Plot To win we have to lose. HBO shines a bright light on America's obesity epidemic in this multi-part, multi-platform project that looks at causes, symptoms and treatments for the problem...and...

Not rated

Not rated

Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992

2017 · Documentary · 145 min. · United States

Direction John Ridley

Cast Tim Goldman · Michael Moulin · Mark Jackson · Donald Jones

Plot An in-depth look at the culture of Los Angeles in the ten years leading up to the 1992 uprising that erupted after the verdict of police officers cleared of beating...

Not rated

Not rated