Ricky on Leacock (2012)

A 38-year journey that the director began in 1972 as a young filmmaker and, shooting off and throughout many years, the director filmed many and various encounters between Ricky, his friends and contemporaries including Henri Langlois, Jean Rouch, Jean-Luc Godard, DA Pennebaker, Robert Drew, and others. Mixing her own footage with film clips and rare images from Leacock's personal film archives, this film pays homage to the director's mentor and, most importantly, allows him to tell us the story of his long film making career in his own words.

Director: Jane Weiner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ricky on Leacock about?
A 38-year journey that the director began in 1972 as a young filmmaker and, shooting off and throughout many years, the director filmed many and various encounters between Ricky, his friends and contemporaries including Henri Langlois, Jean Rouch, Jean-Luc Godard, DA Pennebaker, Robert Drew, and others. Mixing her own footage with film clips and rare images from Leacock's personal film archives, this film pays homage to the director's mentor and, most importantly, allows him to tell us the story of his long film making career in his own words.
Who directed Ricky on Leacock?
Ricky on Leacock was directed by Jane Weiner.
Who stars in Ricky on Leacock?
Ricky on Leacock stars Robert Drew, D. A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock.
How long is Ricky on Leacock?
Ricky on Leacock has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Ricky on Leacock?
Ricky on Leacock is a Documentary film.