Magician

The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

A documentary examining the remarkable genius of Orson Welles on the eve of his centenary - the enigma of his career as a Hollywood star, a Hollywood director (for some a Hollywood failure), and a crucially important independent filmmaker. Featuring interviews with other legendary directors such as Steven Spielberg, Peter Bogdanovich, William Friedkin, Martin Scorsese and Richard Linklater.

Nominated for an Audience Choice Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. Nominated for Best Motion Picture, Documentary at the Satellite Awards.

"If you're a budding film student or a newly-minted cineaste looking for a quick and easy brush-up on the all-time great American director, MAGICIAN will serve perfectly well." - Tom Huddleston, Time Out