The Great Buster
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.
Buster Keaton, the Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.
The Goat
A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.
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Peter Bogdanovich
Director
Quentin Tarantino
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Self
Frank Capra
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Self
Johnny Knoxville
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Self
Paul Dooley
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Self
Joe Keaton
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Minor Role
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