A Constant Forge (2000)

The Life and Art of John Cassavetes

Cast

John Cassavetes, Seymour Cassel, Carol Kane, Jon Voight, Ben Gazzara

Overview

One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."