The Directors
A fascinating look at the life and work of some of Hollywood's most iconic filmmakers.
- 2018-2023
- 8 seasons
- Documentary
A fascinating look at the life and work of some of Hollywood's most iconic filmmakers.
Season 8 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
James Cameron
A look at the life and career of a highly-innovative filmmaker known for Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator.
Episode 2
Steven Soderbergh
A look at the life and career of an Oscar-winning director known for his approach and hits such as Erin Brockovich and Ocean's Eleven.
Episode 3
Milos Forman
A look at the life and career of Czechoslovakia's most famous and acclaimed filmmaker, known for 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Episode 4
Richard Linklater
A look at the life and career of a pioneer in the independent filmmaking scene of the 1990s, known for Before Sunrise and School of Rock.
Episode 5
Orson Welles
A look at the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actor and director known for Citizen Kane and more.
Episode 6
Phillip Noyce
A look at the life and career of a celebrated Australian filmmaker, known for The Quiet American, Rabbit-Proof Fence and Dead Calm.
Episode 7
David Fincher
A look at the life and career of American director David Fincher, renowned for his psychological thrillers such as Fight Club, Seven and Panic Room.
Episode 8
Nancy Meyers
A look at the life and career of American filmmaker Nancy Meyers, known for The Parent Trap, The Holiday and Something's Gotta Give.
Episode 9
Clint Eastwood
A look at the life and career of the legendary actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood, known for Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby and American Sniper.
Episode 10
Ang Lee
A look at the life and career of the celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi.