Oscar®-winning, Chicago-born director William Friedkin achieved fame with his 1973 horror blockbuster The Exorcist. But this illuminating documentary shows the director's unwavering commitment to rawness and realism across his career, from The French Connection (1972) to Killer Joe (2011). Featuring interviews with Ellen Burstyn, Willem Dafoe, and Quentin Tarantino, among others, reveals a savvy craftsman who is unapologetic about his no-nonsense approach to moviemaking.

Starring:

William Friedkin , Wes Anderson , Dario Argento , Samuel Blumenfeld , Ellen Burstyn , Damien Chazelle , Francis Ford Coppola , Willem Dafoe , Caleb Deschanel , Gina Gershon , Walon Green , Randy Jurgensen , Philip Kaufman , Matthew McConaughey , Zubin Mehta

Genre:

Documentary