Les Blank (1935–2013) |
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Born in 1935 in Tampa, Florida, Les Blank attended Tulane University in New Orleans, where he received a B.A. in English literature and an M.F.A. in theatre. In 1967, after two years in the Ph.D. film program at the University of Southern California, and five years of freelancing in Los Angeles, he began his first independent films, on Texas blues ...
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Born:in Tampa, Florida, USADied:(age 77) in Berkeley, California, USA |
13 wins & 5 nominations.
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Director (44 credits)
Director (44 credits)
2014
How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
(Documentary) (co-director)
1972
Review
(TV Series documentary) (director - 1 episode)
- The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins/The Symbols of Life I Knew Best
(1972)
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Cinematographer (35 credits)
Cinematographer (35 credits)
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Producer (15 credits)
Producer (15 credits)
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Camera and Electrical Department (10 credits)
Camera and Electrical Department (10 credits)
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Editor (9 credits)
Editor (9 credits)
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Writer (3 credits)
Writer (3 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (3 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (3 credits)
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Actor (2 credits)
Actor (2 credits)
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Thanks (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (8 credits)
Self (8 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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I try not to make a big deal about the camera, to let it get between me and them. I've seen a lot of cameramen go in and treat the subjects like so many guinea pigs. I think the people pick up on my very protective feelings toward them, and they aren't self-conscious about what they do or say, and they try to show the inner light about themselves that I find so attractive. See more »Star Sign:
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