Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean
2026 · 1h 44m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Barnaby Thompson
Overview
Profiles the double Oscar winner, who helmed some of the most well-respected movies of all time, via never-before-seen archive and contributions from leading film directors. Haunted by the shadow of his dismissive father and his puritan upbringing, Lean was married six times, and he created layered and complex narratives in his work while struggling to find connection and meaning in his personal life.
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