Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) poster

A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.

Director: Xan Cassavetes
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Steven Hufsteter
Cinematography: John Pirozzi
Editing: Iain Kennedy
Production: Maja Films, Fresh Produce Films, Independent Film Channel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

interview, biography, eccentric, memory, los angeles, california, retrospective, woman director, television history, television network, obscure, cable tv

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession about?
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Who directed Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession was directed by Xan Cassavetes.
Who stars in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession stars Quentin Tarantino, Robert Altman, Jim Jarmusch, Paul Verhoeven, Alexander Payne, James Woods.
How long is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is a History, Documentary film.
Where was Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession produced?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession was produced in United States of America.