The madman behind the madness — Kubrick's duality dissected in 31 minutes.
Follow Stanley Kubrick as he creates his savage and brilliant Vietnam film, hewing closely to the theme that dominated his creative life for four decades - the duality of human nature. Poised between good and evil, mankind was, in Kubrick's view, a complex creature equally capable of unspeakable savagery and heart-melting tenderness. Full Metal Jacket would make his case in vivid, blood-soaked Technicolor. Through interviews with Kubrick's collaborators and cast members, including Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Ermey and Adam Baldwin, this documentary reveals how Kubrick's brilliant visual sense, astute knowledge of human nature, and unique perspective on the duality of man came together to make Full Metal Jacket an unforgettable cinematic experience, taking its place in his "war trilogy" alongside cinematic landmarks Fear and Desire and Paths of Glory.
Direction
Leva cracks Kubrick's method without mythologizing
Director
Gary Leva
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gary Leva made this as part of Warner's 'Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures' promotional push, but it stands alone as essential Kubrickology.
R. Lee Ermey was originally just a technical advisor; Kubrick cast him after seeing his improvised tirades on video. The documentary catches him still slightly stunned by his own origin story.
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