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In the 1980s, ‘Z Channel’ was a trailblazing TV station that reached an obsessive audience who were ravenous for movie experiences beyond the limitations of mainstream cinema. ‘Z Channel’, known simply as ‘Z’ to its fans, gave a home to previously neglected indie, classic and arthouse movies, as well as providing a platform for .. Read more
| Starring | Robert Altman, Vera Anderson, C.L. Batten, Jacqueline Bisset |
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| Director | Alexandra Cassavetes |
| Genres | Documentary |
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In the 1980s, ‘Z Channel’ was a trailblazing TV station that reached an obsessive audience who were ravenous for movie experiences beyond the limitations of mainstream cinema. ‘Z Channel’, known simply as ‘Z’ to its fans, gave a home to previously neglected indie, classic and arthouse movies, as well as providing a platform for unseen directors cuts and uniquely themed on-air film festivals.
Xan Cassavetes’ compelling and poignant documentary celebrates the historic influence of ‘Z’ and chronicles the brilliant but troubled life of Jerry Harvey, the visionary programmer behind ‘Z’ and friend and champion to now legendary filmmakers and works.
| Starring | Robert Altman, Vera Anderson, C.L. Batten, Jacqueline Bisset, Charles Champlin |
|---|---|
| Director | Alexandra Cassavetes |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2004 To Rent: DVD: 03 Sep 2007 |
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Boring Hasbeens
The move crawls round some former trend setters in the US tv world who caused a stir 20 years ago. No-one is interested unless they were tv buffs and the brave... read more »
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Boring Hasbeens
The movie crawls round some former trend setters in the US tv world who caused a stir 20 years ago. No-one is interested unless they were tv buffs and the ... read more »
- 8
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Boring Hasbeens
The move crawls round some former trend setters in the US tv world who caused a stir 20 years ago. No-one is interested unless they were tv buffs and the brave... read more »
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I am living on Channel Z... this is just superb stuff...
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