D. A. Pennebaker
Directing
Biography
Donn Alan Pennebaker (/ˈpɛniːbeɪkər/; July 15, 1925 – August 1, 2019) was an American documentary filmmaker and one of the pioneers of direct cinema. Performing arts and politics were his primary subjects. In 2013, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award. Pennebaker was called by The Independent as "arguably the pre-eminent chronicler of Sixties counterculture."
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring D. A. Pennebaker
Primary
1960
Filmography
Acting (16)
2020
Tiny Tim: King for a Dayas Himself
6.1
2016
Jill Drew and D.A. Pennebakeras Himself
9.0
8.0
2015
Janis: Little Girl Blueas Himself
7.3
2014
A Venue For The End Of The Worldas Himself
6.0
2012
Ricky on Leacockas Self
2011
2010
Godard Made in USAas Self
2008
2005
No Direction Home: Bob Dylanas Self
7.8
2003
World Tour 1966: The Home Moviesas Self (archive footage)
2000
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jackas Self
7.4
1982
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porteras Reader - Film as a Visual Newspaper (voice)
6.1
8.0
1971
1 P.M.as Self
6.2
1968
Wild 90as Al
5.7
Production & Directing (130)
2023
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the WorldExecutive Producer
7.4
2016
10.0
2016
Unlocking the CageDirector
6.6
2015
Snapshots from the TourDirector
8.0
2009
Kings of PastryDirector
6.8
2008
The Return of the War RoomDirector
5.7
2008
10.0
2007
65 RevisitedCamera Operator
9.4
2007
65 RevisitedDirector
9.4
2007
8.5
2007
AddictionDirector
5.3
2006
Cinema16: American Short FilmsDirector
7.5
2006
6.6
2006
Al Franken: God SpokeExecutive Producer
6.9
2003
The CutmanExecutive Producer
8.0
2002
7.5
2002
Monterey Pop - The Outtake PerformancesCinematography
7.5
2002
2002
Only the Strong SurviveDirector
7.0
2002
Only the Strong SurviveCamera Operator
7.0
2002
Only the Strong SurviveEditor
7.0
2001
Down from the MountainEditor
7.5
2001
Down from the MountainDirector
7.5
2001
Down from the MountainDirector of Photography
7.5
2001
Startup.comProducer
6.7
1998
1997
Moon Over BroadwayDirector
7.8
1996
Westernhagen: Keine ZeitDirector
8.0
1994
Woodstock DiaryDirector
8.5
1993
The War RoomDirector
6.8
1993
The War RoomEditor
6.8
1993
The War RoomDirector of Photography
6.8
1992
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll MusicDirector
8.4
1992
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll MusicCamera Operator
8.4
1991
8.0
1989
Depeche Mode 101Director
8.0
1989
Depeche Mode 101Editor
8.0
1989
Depeche Mode 101Camera Operator
8.0
1989
Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose BowlCamera Operator
1989
1987
Jimi Plays MontereyDirector
7.5
1987
Jimi Plays MontereyEditor
7.5
1987
Shake! Otis at MontereyDirector
7.4
1987
Shake! Otis at MontereyCamera Operator
7.4
1987
Jimi Plays MontereyCamera Operator
7.5
1987
Shake! Otis at MontereyEditor
7.4
1987
6.5
1983
7.3
1983
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from MarsCamera Operator
7.3
1983
7.5
1983
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'Director of Photography
7.5
1983
7.5
1981
DeLoreanDirector
10.0
1979
Town Bloody HallDirector
5.8
1979
Town Bloody HallProducer
5.8
1979
Town Bloody HallDirector of Photography
5.8
1977
Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964Producer
1977
Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964Editor
1977
Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964Director
1977
Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964Director of Photography
1975
7.6
1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'Director of Photography
7.0
1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'Director
7.0
1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'Producer
7.0
1972
Eat the DocumentCamera Operator
6.9
1972
Dancers in SchoolDirector
1971
Sweet TorontoDirector
7.1
1971
1 P.M.Director
6.2
1971
1 P.M.Editor
6.2
1971
1 P.M.Writer
6.2
1971
1 P.M.Producer
6.2
1971
1 P.M.Director of Photography
6.2
1971
MaidstoneDirector of Photography
4.2
1971
MaidstoneCinematography
4.2
1970
Original Cast Album: CompanyDirector
7.2
1970
Original Cast Album: CompanyDirector of Photography
7.2
1970
Alice CooperDirector
1968
Monterey PopDirector
7.4
1968
Monterey PopCamera Operator
7.4
1968
Hickory HillDirector
1968
Wake at GenerationDirector
1968
Beyond the LawCinematography
5.6
1968
Wild 90Writer
5.7
1968
Wild 90Director of Photography
5.7
6.0
1968
RainForestDirector
1967
Bob Dylan – Don't Look BackDirector
7.4
1967
7.4
1967
Bob Dylan – Don't Look BackCamera Operator
7.4
1965
Hier StraussDirector
6.0
1965
Elizabeth and MaryDirector
1965
MarathonCamera Operator
1964
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves YouCamera Operator
1964
1964
1964
1964
Lambert & Co.Director
5.7
1963
6.9
1963
The ChairCinematography
7.5
1963
The ChairDirector
7.5
1962
BlackieDirector
1962
Mooney vs. FowleDirector
1962
JaneDirector
6.5
1962
Susan StarrDirector
1961
Aga KhanDirector
1961
On the Pole: Eddie SachsDirector
10.0
1961
On the Pole: Eddie SachsCinematography
10.0
1961
Adventures on the New FrontierCamera Operator
5.5
1961
Adventures on the New FrontierDirector
5.5
1961
DavidDirector
1960
PrimaryEditor
6.5
1960
PrimaryCamera Operator
6.5
1960
PrimarySound Recordist
6.5
1960
ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No!Director of Photography
6.8
1960
Christopher and MeMusic
5.0
1960
Christopher and MeScreenplay
5.0
1959
SkyscraperDirector
7.2
1959
Opening In MoscowDirector
5.8
1958
Brussels LoopsDirector
10.0
1957
Daybreak ExpressDirector
7.2
1957
Daybreak ExpressWriter
7.2
1957
Daybreak ExpressDirector of Photography
7.2
1957
Daybreak ExpressEditor
7.2
1957
American FootballDirector of Photography
1957
Your Share in TomorrowSpecial Effects Supervisor
1954
BabyDirector
5.7
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DavidDirector