Richard Leacock

Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.

Filmography

Monica in the South Seas

Self

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Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance

Self

How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy

Self

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Ricky on Leacock

Self

Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales

Self

A Boatload of Wild Irishmen

Self

Morris Engel: The Independent

Self

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The Last Documentary

Self

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Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave

Self

Message to Man

Self

Working Girls

Joseph

Sherman's March

Self - Historical Narration (voice)

Lulu in Berlin

Self - Interviewer

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Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock

1984

Solstice and Solyanka

1975

Reality's Invisible

Self

1 P.M.

Self