Directed by John Ford
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In 1971, Peter Bogdanovich was, perhaps, America's most promising young filmmaker, having directed the remarkable "Targets" (1968) and "The Last Picture Show" (1971) earning him an Academy Award nomination for the latter. At this point, he chose to make a documentary about legendary film director John Ford. The result was a documentary that drew excellent reviews, following a screening at the 1971 New York Film Festival and a television broadcast. It was later withdrawn from ... (Full plot summary below)

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In 1971, Peter Bogdanovich was, perhaps, America's most promising young filmmaker, having directed the remarkable "Targets" (1968) and "The Last Picture Show" (1971) earning him an Academy Award nomination for the latter. At this point, he chose to make a documentary about legendary film director John Ford. The result was a documentary that drew excellent reviews, following a screening at the 1971 New York Film Festival and a television broadcast. It was later withdrawn from circulation because of legal rights. It was only in early 2006 that Bogdanovich - who was reportedly never totally happy with the 1971 version - went back and revamped the documentary to his satisfaction. He recorded totally new interviews with Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood and Steven Spielberg and incorporated a rare audio recording of Ford and his rumored 'significant other' Katharine Hepburn. He has integrated these new elements alongside the strongest sections from the first version - including extended interviews with Ford and collaborators such as John Wayne, Richard Widmark, James Stewart and Henry Fonda. The result is an entertaining, comprehensive and loving tribute to the man long regarded as one of America's greatest film directors. "Directed By John Ford" reminds the viewer that Peter Bogdanovich, along with Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood and Steven Speilberg, is one of our most prominent and respected film historians to whom we all owe a great deal of gratitude.

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Ozus' World Movie Reviews - 7/10 by Dennis SchwartzA solid documentary on the life and films of influential director John Ford.
Filmcritic.com - 7/10 by Paul Brennera fascinating tribute to Ford and his films
User Review - 10/10 by Dustin GInterviews with Henry Fonda, John Wayne, and James Stewart - plus lots of good footage from Ford pictures - and Orson Welles as narrator... wwoooaaahhh
User Review - 10/10 by Allan CIf you're a film geek, like me, this is essential viewing. I love anything that Peter Bogdanovich does with classic film and this is no different. Featuring interviews with everyone from Henry Fonda and Maureen O'Hara, to Walter Hill and Steven Spielberg. So good!
User Review - 10/10 by Rodney EInvaluable for movie buffs and as history itself.
User Review - 10/10 by Chris .Fantastic documentary about perhaps the greatest film director of all time.
User Review - 8/10 by Robert BIf you like westerns, or anything John Ford ever did on film, or are fascinated with the life of a working man from Boston turned one of THE most influential film makers EVER. Then you have to see this documentary on John Ford that focuses not on his life per se but as a man who instinctively knew how to make use of the camera.
User Review - 6/10 by Brendon MI like John Ford but have only seen a couple of his movies. Personally in terms of westerns I liked Leone more but John Ford is the epitome of American westerns and classic American movies of the 30's-50's. I bought this for a dollar on DVD at the library and it was fulfilling. It is cool to hear various figures talk about working with Ford and his process. The version I saw was reconstructed by Bogdanovich so it featured the interviews with Stewart, Fonda, and the Duke as well as ones filmed in 2006 with Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood and Spielberg.

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