Dick Cavett Movies

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and in St. Louis to success and acclaim, followed by...

The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-83): two friends, two geniuses who, while creating...

A group of military officers frustrated by government corruption and brutality attempts a coup.

An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth...

A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.

A "mockumentary" about Elvis's real-life trip to the White House to become a federal marshal under the DEA

A portrait of the brilliant American writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and the New York high society of his time.

Godard by Godard is an archival self-portrait of Jean-Luc Godard. It retraces the unique and unheard-of path, made up of sudden detours and dramatic...

This 1981 television special features the pop icons ABBA being interviewed by American television legend Dick Cavett. ABBA also took to the stage,...

A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.

This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout...

A special examining America's fascination with celebrities. Based on the irreverent, satirical humor of "Spy Magazine." Comedian Jerry Seinfeld acts...

A thoughtful and humorous navigation of personal conversations on mental health, through the lens of a group therapy session led by some of today's...

A down-on-his-luck divorced father struggles to get his life and family back together before it's too late.

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

Legendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971.

Joni Mitchell has been called the queen of folk music and one of the biggest pop stars of the 60s and 70s. Even today, her lyrics and unique guitar...

An analysis of the cultural impact of the controversial novel A Clockwork Orange, published by British writer Anthony Burgess in 1962 and adapted for...

He is considered to be one of the most significant links in the history of comedy, admired by such people as Eric Bogosian and Woody Allen. His...