A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.... (Full plot summary below)
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A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
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| Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittRiveting documentary about the early California cable outlet and its ingenious programmer, Jerry Harvey, whose unsettled life and tragic death provide a dramatic framework for the account. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...a fascinating, thoroughly engaging documentary... |
| Entertainment InsidersJonathan W. Hickman...films like Z Channel help to further my education providing an enriching experience for any serious cineaste. |
| Film Freak CentralWalter ChawA glass darkly held to watchers in the dark that succumb, now and again, to the rapture of the screen. |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullHow Z Channel affected the development and release of movies is interesting |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustCassavetes' riveting film not only re-creates the glory days of the Z Channel through a generous offering of film clips and interviews, but also presents a clear-eyed portrait of its creative driving force, Jerry Harvey, and the tragic circumstances of his death. |
| eFilmCritic.comDan LybargerXan Cassavetes' new documentary Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession recaptures the thrill of catching a rare film on the channel. |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenWhat comes across most is the deep affection that viewers continue to have for this pioneering cable channel. |
| Film ThreatPeter HansonHad that window been opened just a bit more, Z Channel would be a remarkable film. As is, it's thoughtful and arresting. |
| Planet Sick-BoyJon PopickRecommended viewing for any serious film lover. |
