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Ricky Leacock Visit, April 17, 1971

1971
Movie
33 min
English

Last Ricky tape as I try to pre-answer questions for MOMA show. Then we all tape (bogart) meaning we hand camera around. Ricky et. al. watch the "Arrest" tape.

Insights

Director: Ricky LeacockGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary captures a visit from filmmaker Ricky Leacock to a film class. It offers a glimpse into his approach to filmmaking and his interactions with students during a practical session.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary focused on a specific event, critical reception is not widely documented. However, it serves as a valuable artifact for those interested in the history of documentary filmmaking and the work of Ricky Leacock.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers insight into Leacock's direct cinema techniques.

  • Valuable for students of film and documentary history.

  • A brief but informative look at a filmmaker's process.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific short documentary is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Ricky Leacock was a pioneer of the Direct Cinema movement, known for his unobtrusive filming style and focus on vérité storytelling.

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