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“We're a family operation. There's not many of us. We have a couple people who come from time to time who work with us. Two of my sons are themselves filmmakers, and we can't afford them nor they us.”

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D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker

D. A. Pennebaker is an American documentary filmmaker known for his profound insights into modern life and innovative documentary style. His works often focus on the fields of culture, art, and music, and are renowned for their unique narrative techniques and authentic recording methods. more

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