First Works: A Revealing Look at Today's Greatest Directors, Vol. 1 (1995)

Synopsis
This documentary examines the first films of some top Hollywood directors, featuring interviews with the filmmakers and clips of their early student films, as well as some of their blockbuster hits. The program explores how each director learned from early mistakes, and seeks to illuminate the personalities and motivations of these successful "auteur" directors. Volume one covers Roger Corman, Taylor Hackford, Spike Lee, Paul Mazursky, Oliver Stone, and Robert Zemeckis. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide