
Morris Engel: The Independent
Documentary
Overview
Short documentary on the life and work of photographer and filmmaker Morris Engel
Top Cast


Morris Engel
Morris Engel
Self
Morris Engel
Self


Mary Engel
Mary Engel
Narrator
Mary Engel
Narrator


Richie Andrusco
Richie Andrusco
Self
Richie Andrusco
Self


Richard Leacock
Richard Leacock
Self
Richard Leacock
Self


D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker
Self
D. A. Pennebaker
Self


Albert Maysles
Albert Maysles
Self
Albert Maysles
Self
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