For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism

Amy Geller

PRODUCER AND CINEMATOGRAPHER

for the love of the movies

Directed by long-time film critic Gerald Peary, this documentary about the disappearing profession of American film criticism features Roger Ebert, Andrew Sarris, Pauline Kael, A.O. Scott, Elvis Mitchell and is narrated by actress Patricia Clarkson. Showing at over 80 film festivals and theatrical venues all over the world, the film aired on the Documentary Channel, WGBH-Boston Turner Classic Movies Spain and France and Yes Satellite TV in Israel.

Locations filmed: Austin, TX; Cannes, France; New York, NY; Toronto, Canada

Festival highlights: Jerusalem Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, SXSW, Telluride Film Festival

Winner Special Commendation - Boston Society of Film Critics

1h 20min | Documentary | 2009

FOR THE LOVE OF MOVIES is the first feature documentary to dramatize the rich, sociologically fascinating history of American film criticism. Written and directed by veteran film critic Gerald Peary, FOR THE LOVE OF MOVIES offers a unique insiders view of the film critics profession with commentary from many of Americas best-regarded reviewers.
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““If you’re passionate about movies, you should see this one.” - Walter Addiego, San Francisco Gate”