Direction: Jon Else

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jon Else. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Day After Trinity

1981 · Documentary · 88 min. · United States

Direction Jon Else

Cast J. Robert Oppenheimer

Synopsis The Day After Trinity (1981) presents a compelling and cautionary tale from history about the hazards of nuclear conflict, focusing on the life and work of J. Robert Oppenheimer. This Academy Award-nominated documentary delves into the story of the brilliant...

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Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle

1999 · Documentary · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jon Else

Synopsis Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle (1999) delves into the monumental challenge of staging Wagner's "Ring Cycle," a colossal endeavor featuring four operas and a staggering seventeen-hour performance duration, requiring months of meticulous rehearsal. Jon Else takes viewers behind the...

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Cadillac Desert

1997 · Documentary · 270 min. · United States

Direction Jon Else · Linda Harrar

Cast Alfre Woodard · Robert Towne · Barry Goldwater · Floyd Dominy

Synopsis Cadillac Desert (1997) explores the remarkable metamorphosis of the American Southwest during the 20th century, detailing its shift from an arid desert landscape to a lush, water-sustained oasis. The documentary delves into the ambitious engineering projects and political decisions that...

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