Direction: Lee Grant

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Kirk Douglas · Anne Douglas · Cameron Douglas · Diana Douglas

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Sean Astin · Dermot Mulroney · Timothy Patrick Quill · Stockard Channing

Synopsis Staying Together (1989) features an outstanding group of actors, including Sean Astin, Stockard Channing, Dermot Mulroney, Tim Quill, and Daphne Zuniga, in a poignant drama centered around three brothers navigating the complexities of adulthood in a small town. The story...

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Linda E. Cherry · Leslie Van Houten · Lee Grant

Synopsis When Women Kill (1983) delves into the personal stories of incarcerated women, examining the challenging and frequently insurmountable situations that resulted in their imprisonment. This documentary, directed by the Oscar-winning Lee Grant, offers an intimate look at the lives of...

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Lisa Bianco · Lee Grant

Synopsis Battered (1989) is a compelling 1989 documentary directed by Lee Grant that delves into the harrowing reality of domestic violence within American households. This powerful film offers an unflinching look at the lives of individuals who live in perpetual fear...

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Marlo Thomas · Ray Baker · Caroline Kava · Anna Maria Horsford

Synopsis Nobody's Child (TV) (1986) is a compelling drama inspired by true events, focusing on the life of Marie Balter. The narrative begins with Marie's tumultuous youth, marked by prolonged stays in mental health facilities. At the tender age of 16,...

Direction Lee Grant · Kenny Golde · Gary Tellalian · Mimi Freedman

Cast Linda Emond · Meredith Vieira

Synopsis Intimate Portrait (1990) is a long-running television series that aired from 1990 to 2005, spanning 12 seasons and 286 episodes. This documentary series delves into the lives of influential women who have left an indelible mark in various fields, including...

Direction Lee Grant

Synopsis Down and Out in America (1986) is an Academy Award-winning documentary that delves into the harsh realities faced by America's homeless population. The film begins by examining stark statistics that highlight the millions of individuals experiencing homelessness and the millions...

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Christine Lahti · Jeff Daniels · Kyndra Joy Casper · Lantz Landry

Synopsis No Place Like Home (TV) (1989) follows the story of a dedicated apartment superintendent in Pittsburgh who faces a sudden and devastating turn of events. When the apartment building where he resides and works is unexpectedly engulfed in flames, he...

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Lee Grant

Synopsis What Sex Am I? (1985) chronicles the journeys of a diverse group of transgender individuals as they navigate the complexities of life in 1980s America. The documentary delves into their challenges in securing employment and gaining societal acceptance, highlighting the...

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Melvyn Douglas · Lila Kedrova · Brooke Adams · Dolores Dorn

Synopsis Tell Me a Riddle (1980) follows the poignant journey of an aging couple, David and Eva, as they embark on a final cross-country adventure after learning of Eva's terminal illness. Their travels lead them to San Francisco, where they reconnect...

Direction Lee Grant

Synopsis The Willmar 8 (1981) chronicles the courageous journey of eight ordinary women who, in the face of adversity, embarked on a historic endeavor. These women bravely put their jobs, friendships, family relationships, and the disapproval of their church and community...