The guy who lit your favorite movies nearly died in the dark.
The life of Donald M. Morgan, one of Hollywood’s most prolific artists, is a unique, rags-to-riches story about a man who’s had a life-changing effect on the people around him, both personally and professionally. By sharing stories of his lengthy career, working with filmmakers like Robert Zemeckis, John Carpenter and Joseph Sargent, Morgan recounts pivotal moments in the art of filmmaking for over four decades, through interviews with fellow greats Owen Roizman (The Exorcist) and Jack N. Green (Unforgiven). But at the heart of the film is an emotional journey along the road to recovery in an industry that is ripe with dysfunction and addiction. Inspiring, heartbreaking, and funny, “Cinematographer” shares the story of one of the film industry's finest human beings.
Direction
Dan Asma lets legends talk without forcing tragedy porn.
Production
Rare archival footage of Morgan's 40-year career.
Director
Dan Asma
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Morgan shot over 70 films including *Back to the Future Part III* and *The Fugitive* but was never Oscar-nominated, making this documentary his only major industry recognition.
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