Cinematographer (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Cinematographer is a documentary film directed by Dan Asma, running about 83 minutes. “The Light He Took Away was the Light That He Became.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Cinematographer stars Donald M. Morgan as Self, Owen Roizman as Self, Jack N. Green as Self and George Dibbe as Self.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cinematographer page.

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