David Ansen

Movies

If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams
Self
A stirring tribute to the enduring legacy of Universal Pictures' beloved Academy Award®-nominated movie "Field of Dreams" from the people who brought the story to life, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Featuring interviews with memorable actors Timothy Busfield, Frank Whaley and Dwier Brown, producer Larry Gordon and FOX Sports' lead MLB play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, IF YOU BUILD IT is a nostalgic look at how the film was made and explores the themes that continue to resonate with audiences 32 years later. More than just a baseball movie, the documentary reminds us that "Field of Dreams" is an enduring story of family, resilience and hope.
Starz Inside: In the Gutter
Himself
From the moment Shakespeare wrote his first fart joke, audiences have loved gross-out humor. In this 'Starz Inside' documentary, take a trip through the history of taboo-busting comedy that began with slapstick and led to the most notorious Internet video in history, with stops at every infamous penis, poo, puke and pie gag in-between. It’s a totally uncensored look at the scenes that make you want to look away.
Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy
Self
Retrospective documentary about the making of the 1970 cult film "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls."
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Self - Film Critic at 'Newsweek'
Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America rates films, revealing the organization's underhanded efforts to control culture. Dick questions whether certain studios get preferential treatment and exposes the discrepancies in how the MPAA views sex and violence.
Impressions of Dune
Documentary about the making of Dune.
All About Bette
Writer
Biography of Bette Davis hosted by Jodie Foster.
The Divine Garbo
Writer
Profile of actress Greta Garbo, narrated by Glenn Close