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...
7.2
2K votes
7.2
2K votes
The Doors - Morrison Hotel
2022 · Documentary · 48 min. · United Kingdom
Direction John Albarian · Jeff Jampol
Cast The Doors · Henry Diltz · Nathan Wilmarth · John Densmore
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
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (A.K.A. Dial H For Hitchcock: The Genius Behind the Showman) (TV)
1999 · Documentary · 101 min. · United States
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...
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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...
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