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Michael Wadleigh is an American film director and cinematographer known for his documentary of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. He also directed Wolfen, a horror film based on a novel by Whitley Strieber, and worked on other documentaries such as Janis and Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock.
Aug 3, 2019 · How did Wadleigh capture the iconic 1969 music festival with a 70-person crew and a young Martin Scorsese? Read about the challenges, the surprises and the moments that made the movie a masterpiece.
Michael Wadleigh is a filmmaker who has worked on documentaries such as Woodstock and No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger. He was born in 1939 in Akron, Ohio, and has won two awards and received three nominations.
- Cinematographer, Director, Writer
- September 24, 1939
- Michael Wadleigh
Michael Wadleigh directed the Oscar-winning musical chronicle of the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love in 1969. The film features performances by Joan Baez, Richie Havens, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and more, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
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- Documentary, History, Music
- Michael Wadleigh
- 1970-03-26
The film was directed by Michael Wadleigh in his directional debut. Seven editors are credited, including Thelma Schoonmaker, Martin Scorsese, and Wadleigh. Woodstock was a great commercial and critical success. It received the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Learn about Michael Wadleigh, the director and cinematographer of the classic documentary Woodstock. Find out his biography, filmography, awards, and trivia on TMDB.
Learn about the life and career of Michael Wadleigh, a cinematographer and director who made Woodstock (1970) and Wolfen (1981). Find out his birth date, trivia, and current residence.
