Director
Charlotte Zwerin
1931 – 2004
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 15 August 1931, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Died
- 22 January 2004
- Known for
- Salesman
, Gimme Shelter, Running Fence
Charlotte Zwerin (1931–2004) was an American documentary director and editor, best known for films about artists and musicians. She worked closely with the Maysles brothers in the 1960s and 70s, then built a solo career, notably with her portrait of jazz pianist Thelonious Monk.
Where to start
Salesman (1969)Full guide
Landmark direct-cinema documentary following Bible salesmen, made with the Maysles brothers; Zwerin is credited as co-director and editor.
Gimme Shelter (1970)Full guide
Celebrated Rolling Stones tour documentary, ending with the Altamont concert; her editing shaped its famous structure.
Running Fence (1977)Log in to add it to the library
Documents Christo and Jeanne-Claude's large-scale landscape artwork, reflecting her long interest in artists.
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)Log in to add it to the library
Her best-known solo-directed film, a widely praised portrait of the jazz pianist and composer.
Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For (2000)Log in to add it to the library
Late-career music documentary profiling the jazz singer, continuing her focus on musicians.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 14
- 1966Meet Marlon BrandoLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1966With Love from TrumanLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1969SalesmanLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1970Gimme ShelterLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1977Running FenceLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1982Strokes of Genius: Arshile GorkyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1982Strokes of Genius: de Kooning on de KooningLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1987IslandsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1987Horowitz Plays MozartLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1988Thelonious Monk: Straight, No ChaserLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1990Jessye Norman Sings CarmenLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1993Sit Down and FightLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1994Music for the Movies: Toru TakemitsuLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2000Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live ForLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
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