Richard Leacock
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-time events. Leacock's most notable works include...
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-time events. Leacock's most notable works include...
Known For
Cast Credits
Working Girls
as Joseph
Crew Credits
BodySongs
Camera Operator
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Camera Operator
Community of Praise
Director
Maidstone
Cinematography
RainForest
Director
Elizabeth and Mary
Producer
Kenya: Land of the White Ghost
Director
Christopher and Me
Director
A Magnet Laboratory
Director
A Conversation with Marcel Duchamp
Director of Photography
Louisiana Story
Associate Producer