Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film (2006)
Género : Documental
Tiempo de ejecución : 4H 0M
Director : Ric Burns
Sinopsis
Ric Burns unearths rarely seen footage and offers keen observations on the life and artistic influence of Andy Warhol. [Made for and aired on PBS's American Masters series.]
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A documentary about film noir films made in Los Angeles.
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