Sander Vanocur

Movies

Home of the Brave
Self - Interview
Documentary on the civil rights activist, Viola Liuzzo, who was murdered in 1965 as she campaigned for black suffrage in Selma, Alabama, and its effect on her family.
He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
Host
Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life…until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley features more than 30 of Elvis’ gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scene of Elvis’ career. Discover how Elvis was dramatically influenced by two of southern gospel music’s premiere quartets, the Statesmen and the Blackwood Brothers. Learn the controversy surrounding this performance of "Peace In The Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show and hear the surprising story behind the recording of his signature hymn, "How Great Thou Art." You’ll see Elvis in a new light as you witness how deeply he was touched by gospel music.
Without Warning
Himself
A television program is interupted by a news network announcing that three meteors have hit the United States, France and China. At first it seems natural but after interviews by scientists and eyewitness seems to suggest that it is not. Three more meteors are coming and the various Earth governments combine forces to stop them.
Dave
Self
A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.
Raise the Titanic
Commentator
To obtain a supply of a rare mineral, a ship raising operation is conducted for the only known source, the Titanic.
The Great Smokey Roadblock
Newscaster
An old trucker steals his truck for one last cross-country run, with a madam and her crew on board.
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Television Commentator
A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.
After Civil Rights... Black Power
Himself
Report on the nature of "Black Power," and how it can be effectively used. Interviews with Martin Luther King, SNCC head Stokely Carmichael, Floyd McKissick of CORE, and Charles Evers. Reporter is Sander Vanocur.
NBC television special: The Pursuit of Pleasure
Narrator
A special documentary dealing with topics as narcotics, sex, promiscuity, fads, pop culture and morals in 1967.