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David Leaf

David Leaf (born April 20, 1952) is an American writer, producer and director known for documentaries, music programs and pop culture retrospectives. Among his best known documentaries are The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008), The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) and Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE (2004). He also wrote the landmark Brian Wilson biography The Beach Boys and The California Myth (1978).

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Movies Made By David Leaf (21)

American Dream: Detroit (2018)

The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history. ...

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Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees (2017)

A star-studded tribute concert celebrating the iconic pop trio's impressive career. ...

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Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010)

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. ...

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The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air (2009)

DVD featurette documenting the success of "All in the Family". ...

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Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family" (2009)

DVD featurette documenting the beginnings of "All in the Family" ...

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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008)

On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. ...

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The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist. ...

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The Divine Bette Midler (2005)

Follow the career of the Divine Miss M -- singer and actress Bette Midler -- from the bathhouses to Broadway to starring film roles. This A&E biography tells the story of the Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe winner through interviews with friends, family, col ...

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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004)

This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of how in 1967, while his band The Beach Boys triumphantly toured abroad, Brian Wilson was trying to push the boundaries of conventional pop music with a new follo ...

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Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003)

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar. ...

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Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter (2003)

The documentary Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter contains numerous clips from the film and television work of the beloved entertainer. These snippets are intercut with interview footage featuring people who worked with Hope as well as film historian Leonard ...

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Vintage Sinatra (2003)

Performing timeless pieces such as "Night & Day" and "I've Got You Under My Skin," Sinatra's legendary voice and easy manner charms audiences young and old. As he suggests in the shows opening scene, singing "Come Fly With Me," Sinatra takes his fans on a ...

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Bee Gees - Live by Request (2001)

Celebrating 35 years of hitmaking, the Bee Gees take the stage in New York City with host Mark McEwen taking the requests as Barry, Maurice and Robin play your favorite songs from the last four decades. From A&E's popular "Live by Request" music series, th ...

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Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In (2001)

This Is Where I Came In is the Bee Gees' 22nd and final studio album (twentieth worldwide), released in 2001. It is the only album of all-new material released by them on the Universal Music label (which had acquired the rights to the group's releases on P ...

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Dean Martin: That's Amore (2001)

Like his fellow Rat Packers, pop crooner Dean Martin was more than just an accomplished singer--he also enjoyed success as a movie star, comedian, and host of a popular television series. THAT'S AMORE pulls rare gems from the Dean Martin archive, carefully ...

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The Unknown Peter Sellers (2000)

Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers. ...

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Jonathan Winters: On the Loose (2000)

A comic mastermind who influenced generations of comedians, Jonathan Winters has been making audiences laugh for nearly half a century. This retrospective presents rare footage of Winters -- from his first TV series ("The Jonathan Winters Show" in 1956) to ...

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You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' (1995)

Thirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making. United Artists Records came to Walter Shenson, asking him to produce a movie so UA could issue a soundtrack album. Shenson signed Lester to direct, and th ...

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The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993)

A tribute to the lives and careers of the Marx Brothers utilizing rare archival footage and personal interviews. ...

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The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team (1992)

Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis were the hottest act in America in the 1950's & the highest paid comedy team in show business. They starred in nightclubs, radio, television & movies. Martin & Lewis were a unique team. Both were talented entertainers & good frien ...

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The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki (1987)

Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Jeffery Osborne, Belinda Carlisle and Three Dog Night. The concert was recorded in December 1986 on ...

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Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995)

I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind and songwriter for the Beach Boys. The film examines the ups and downs of Wilson's life, including the early years of the Beach Boys, his years of su ...

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