This documentary, based on Peter Biskind's book, chronicles the rise of a generation of influential Hollywood filmmakers who revolutionized the industry with their personal and boundary-pushing approach. The film features vintage clips and original interviews with notable directors, actors, and industry professionals, including Arthur Penn, Dennis Hopper, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and more. The documentary also explores iconic films like "Rosemary's Baby," "The Wild Bunch," "Mean Streets," and "Taxi Driver."
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
The 1970s New Hollywood era was characterized by a trend of directors playing leading roles in their own movies.