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The Battle Over Citizen Kane
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Synopsis
Arguably the greatest film ever made, Citizen Kane almost never saw the light of day. In this documentary from directors Michael Epstein and Thomas Lennon, the story behind the legendary film is told, highlighting the attempts by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst to kill the thinly-veiled biographical film by first-time filmmaker, 25-year-old Orson Welles. The meteoric rises of both figures are chronicled, drawing parallels between the lives of not only Hearst and the fictional Charles Foster Kane, but Welles, as well. Along with archival footage and clips from Citizen Kane, the documentary includes interviews with journalists, historians, and filmmakers, such as long-time Welles assistant William Alland, newspaper writer Jimmy Breslin, and director Peter Bogdanovich. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide


Production Crew

Greg Andracke Cinematographer
Michael Chin Cinematographer
Brian Keane Composer (Music Score)
Maurice Wright Composer (Music Score)
Michael Epstein Director
Thomas Lennon Director
Ken Eluto Editor
Judy Crichton Executive Producer
Margaret Drain Producer
Michael Epstein Producer
Thomas Lennon Producer
Richard Ben Cramer Screenwriter
Thomas Lennon Screenwriter
Felipe Borrero Sound/Sound Designer
Juan Rodriguez Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1996
Runtime: 118
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Documentary


Produced by
WGBH Boston

Awards
1995 - Best Documentary Feature - Academy
1995 - Best Documentary Feature - Academy
1995 - Best Documentary Feature - Academy
1995 - Best Documentary Feature - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
1995 - Best Documentary Feature - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie