Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

The epic tale we tell in Image Makers - the saga of American cinematography - is the origin story of American movies. Against the dynamic backdrop of technological revolution and competition, pioneer cinematographers spring to life in Image Makers. Using each and every tool at hand, including archived images and sounds, as well as original artwork and new interviews with family members, collaborators, and creative heirs - especially of the great contemporary cinematographers-, we bring texture and shadow to our portraits of virtuosos such as Billy Bitzer, Karl Struss, James Wong Howe, and Gregg Toland. (Camerimage)