Richard Leacock
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
From
London, UK
Born
7/18/1921
Age
103
Credit(s)
14
Biography
Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-t ...Show More
