D. A. Pennebaker
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 15, 1925
- Died
- August 1, 2019
- Birthplace
- Evanston, Illinois, USA
Donn Alan Pennebaker (/ˈpɛniːbeɪkər/; July 15, 1925 – August 1, 2019) was an American documentary filmmaker and one of the pioneers of direct cinema. Performing arts and politics were his primary subjects. In 2013, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award. Pennebaker was called by The Independent as "arguably the pre-eminent chronicler of Sixties counterculture."
Filmography
- David
David TBA
Director
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World 2023
Executive Producer
Tiny Tim: King for a Day 2020
as Himself
Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection 2016
Director
- Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance 2016
as Self
- Jill Drew and D.A. Pennebaker
Jill Drew and D.A. Pennebaker 2016
as Himself
Unlocking the Cage 2016
Director
Janis: Little Girl Blue 2015
as Self
Snapshots from the Tour 2015
Director
A Venue For The End Of The World 2014
as Himself
- Ricky on Leacock
Ricky on Leacock 2012
as Self
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales 2011
as Self
Godard Made in USA 2010
as Self
The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music 2010
Director
Kings of Pastry 2009
Director
The Return of the War Room 2008
Director
Morris Engel: The Independent 2008
as Self
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy 2008
Cinematography, Editor
65 Revisited 2007
Camera Operator, Director
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey 2007
Director
Addiction 2007
Director
Cinema16: American Short Films 2006
Director
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl 2006
Director
Al Franken: God Spoke 2006
Executive Producer
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan 2005
as Self
- The Cutman
The Cutman 2003
Executive Producer
World Tour 1966: The Home Movies 2003
as Self (archive footage)
- Tiny Tim Backstage at Monterey Pop
Tiny Tim Backstage at Monterey Pop 2002
Director
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances 2002
Cinematography, Director
Only the Strong Survive 2002
Director, Camera Operator, Editor
Down from the Mountain 2001
Editor, Director, Director of Photography
Startup.com 2001
Producer
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack 2000
as Self
Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg 1998
Director
Moon Over Broadway 1997
Director
Westernhagen: Keine Zeit 1996
Director
Woodstock Diary 1994
Director
The War Room 1993
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music 1992
Director, Camera Operator
Jerry Lee Lewis: The Story of Rock and Roll 1991
Director
Depeche Mode: 101 1989
Director, Editor, Camera Operator
Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl 1989
Director, Camera Operator, Editor
Shake! Otis at Monterey 1987
Director, Camera Operator, Editor
Jimi Plays Monterey 1987
Director, Editor, Camera Operator
From the Pole to the Equator 1987
Editor
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars 1983
Director, Camera Operator
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' 1983
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter 1982
as Reader - Film as a Visual Newspaper (voice)
DeLorean 1981
Director
Town Bloody Hall 1979
Director, Producer, Director of Photography
- Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964
Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964 1977
Director, Producer, Editor, Director of Photography
David Bowie: Cracked Actor 1975
Thanks
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' 1973
Director of Photography, Director, Producer
Eat the Document 1972
Camera Operator
Dancers in School 1972
Director
Sweet Toronto 1971
Director
Up Your Legs Forever 1971
Actor
1 P.M. 1971
as Self, Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor
Maidstone 1971
Director of Photography, Cinematography
Original Cast Album: Company 1970
Director, Director of Photography
Alice Cooper 1970
Director
Monterey Pop 1968
Director, Camera Operator
- Hickory Hill
Hickory Hill 1968
Director
Wake at Generation 1968
Director
Beyond the Law 1968
Cinematography
Wild 90 1968
as Al, Writer, Director of Photography
RainForest 1968
Director
Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making 1968
Director
Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back 1967
Director, Writer, Camera Operator
- Hier Strauss
Hier Strauss 1965
Director
Marathon 1965
Camera Operator
- Elizabeth and Mary
Elizabeth and Mary 1965
Director
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You 1964
Director, Camera Operator, Editor, Producer
- Lambert & Co.
Lambert & Co. 1964
Director
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment 1963
Director
The Chair 1963
Cinematography, Director
Blackie 1962
Director
Mooney vs. Fowle 1962
Director
Jane 1962
Director
Susan Starr 1962
Director
- Aga Khan
Aga Khan 1961
Director
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs 1961
Director, Cinematography
Adventures on the New Frontier 1961
Camera Operator, Director
David 1961
Director
Primary 1960
Editor, Sound Recordist, Camera Operator
ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No! 1960
Director of Photography
Christopher and Me 1960
Screenplay, Music
Skyscraper 1959
Director
- Opening In Moscow
Opening In Moscow 1959
Director
Brussels Loops 1958
Director
- Your Share in Tomorrow
Your Share in Tomorrow 1957
Special Effects Supervisor
- American Football
American Football 1957
Director of Photography
Daybreak Express 1957
Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor
- Baby
Baby 1954
Director
Credits from TMDB.