David Newman

David Newman

Writing
1937-02-04
New York City, New York, USA

Biography

David Newman (February 4, 1937 - June 27, 2003) was an American filmmaker. From the late 1960s through the early 1980s he frequently collaborated with Robert Benton. He was married to fellow writer Leslie Newman, with whom he had two children, until the time of his death. He died in 2003 of conditions from a stroke. Newman studied at the University of Michigan.

Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles

#1Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m as Self

7.1 / 10
DocumentaryHistory

The chronicle of the mind-blowing journey that was Hollywood during the seventies; the true and gripping story of the last golden age of American cinema, an exalted celebration of creativity and experimentation; but also of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll: a turbulent and dark tale of ambition, envy, betrayal, hatred and self-destruction.

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#2The Making of Moonwalker

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Documentary

A behind the scenes look at Michael Jackson's Moonwalker film.

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