The documentary chronicles the life of a legendary American film director, from his early years in the industry to his death in 1959. Despite facing setbacks, including a failed company and lackluster success at MGM, he found a new formula for success at Paramount, producing classic films with a mix of religion, epics, and sex. He went on to become one of the most commercially successful directors in Hollywood history, but also faced controversy as a fervent anti-communist.
Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic
The biography of a renowned American filmmaker is chronicled, tracing his journey from modest roots to his passing in 1959.
