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Aug 16, 2007 · Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession: Directed by Xan Cassavetes. With Jerry Harvey, Chuck Ross, Timothy Ryerson, Bob Strock. The story of Z Channel, one of the first U.S. pay cable stations and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey.
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- Documentary, Biography, History
- Xan Cassavetes
- 2007-08-16
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is a 2004 documentary film about Los Angeles pay cable channel Z Channel which was directed by Xan Cassavetes, daughter of Hollywood director and actor John Cassavetes. It was screened out of competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channe...
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This film by Cassavetes' daughter Xan focuses on Z Channel programmer Jerry Harvey whose efforts led to wide acclaim but who was a tortured soul who eventually...
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- Alexandra Cassavetes
64 IMDb 7.6 2h 2022. X-Ray 13+. Documentary · Historical · Edifying. Freevee (with ads) More purchase. options. Details. Z Channel, a once renowned Pay TV station based entirely in Los Angeles, was legendary for its innovative film programming.
Brief Synopsis. A look at Jerry Harvey and his creation, the Z Channel, the first pay cable network. The Z Channel launched in 1974 as California's first pay-TV service, showing two movies a week, and quickly became required viewing for Hollywood's elite and cinephiles alike.
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A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
