Richard Leacock
Film director and producer, documentary cinema
Born
July 18th, 1921
103 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A pioneer of documentary cinema, contributed significantly to the development of direct cinema. Worked on influential films that emphasized observational filmmaking. Collaborated with significant figures in the industry, including the production of 'Primary' in 1960, which captured the Wisconsin primary election between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey. Involved in educational film projects and taught at various institutions, influencing future generations of filmmakers.
Directed 'Primary' in 1960
Pioneered direct cinema techniques
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