Hal Willner

Hal Willner

Birth : 1956-04-06, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death : 2020-04-07

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Hal Willner

Movies

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
This feature-length documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah.
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
A musical documentary celebrating the life and work of glam rock pioneer Marc Bolan, combined with a behind-the-scenes look at the tribute album of the same name.
Don't Look Up
In Memory Of
Two American astronomers attempt to warn humankind about an approaching comet that will wipe out life on planet Earth.
Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait
Self
A chronicle of the personal life and public career of the celebrated artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel.
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
Music Producer
A financial schemer finds himself in the middle of an international scandal after he becomes a political adviser to the new Prime Minister of Israel.
Jeff Buckley: You and I
Jeff Buckley's rare and remarkable unearthed recording sessions discovered in the Sony Music archives, marking the 20th anniversary for his 'Grace' album.
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Himself
His filmmaker son probes the professional and private lives of his remote but fascinating father: bandleader, composer, inventor, and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott.
Step Brothers
Music Supervisor
Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents marry. Brennan's constant competition with Dale strains his mom's marriage to Dale's dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they'll ever see eye to eye.
Dark Matter
Music Supervisor
Liu Xing a brilliant Chinese student, arrives at University and makes the transition into American life with the help of Joanna Silver. Xing joins a cosmology group working to create a model of the origins of the universe. He is obsessed with the study of dark matter and a theory that conflicts with the group's model. When he begins to make breakthroughs of his own, he encounters obstructions.
The Harry Smith Project Live
Director
Hal Willner's Harry Smith Project concerts in London, New York and Los Angeles celebrated the eccentric collector genius and his influential Anthology of American Folk Music. Instrumental in inspiring the urban folk revival of the 1960s, the Anthology's continuing impact on modern music is incalculable. Drawing on this legacy, these landmark shows brought together a remarkable roster of artists performing their own unique interpretations of these classic songs.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Music Supervisor
The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.
Hole Unplugged
Music Supervisor
On February 14, 1995, Hole recorded a live acoustic performance in front of an audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. Along with a string ensemble, The group played a mix of hits off "Live Through This," plus new material, covers by Duran Duran and Donovan, and unreleased Nirvana track "You Know You're Right."
Weird Nightmare
Self
A tribute to Charles Mingus.
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
Music
Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.