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Nick Broomfield

British film director · United Kingdom · On the map · Directors · Born 1948 · age 78

Nicholas Broomfield is an English documentary film director. His self-reflective style has been regarded as influential to many later filmmakers. In the early 21st century, he began to use non-actors in scripted works, which he calls "Direct Cinema".

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2023The Stones and Brian JonesFilm, Director, Writer2020Secrets of the MuseumSeries2019HarumiFilm2014Tales of the Grim SleeperFilm, Director2011Sarah Palin: You Betcha!Film, Director2006GhostsFilm, Director, Writer2003Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial KillerFilm, Director1998Kurt & CourtneyFilm, Director, Producer1994Tracking Down MaggieFilm, Director1991The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's WifeFilm, Director1988Driving Me CrazyFilm, Director1981Soldier GirlsFilm, Director1977Marriage GuidanceFilm, Director1974Behind the Rent StrikeFilm, Director1971Who CaresFilm, Director, Writer1948Born30 January 1948

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  • Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer 1992
  • Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer 2003
  • Whitney: Can I Be Me 2017
  • Biggie & Tupac 2002
  • Tales of the Grim Sleeper 2014

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His output ranges from studies of entertainers to political works such as examinations of South Africa before and after the end of apartheid and the rise of the black-majority government of Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress party.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1948 · age 78