Spielberg (HBO)

About Spielberg (HBO)

"Spielberg" is an introspective documentary released by HBO in 2017 that offers a deep dive into the life of iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The documentary is directed by Susan Lacy and showcases Spielberg's illustrious filmography while providing a captivating narrative about his personal life. It investigates Spielberg's creative process and draws from nearly 30 hours of exclusive interviews with the director himself.

Making / Production

Directed by veteran filmmaker Susan Lacy, "Spielberg" is a biographical documentary that took several years to come to fruition. The production process involved extensive interviews carried out with Spielberg, his family, friends and colleagues, along with before-archived footages and extensive research into Spielberg's earlier works.

Actors

• Steven Spielberg: The focal point of the documentary. Spielberg gives insight into his creative process and personal life
• J.J. Abrams: Director of several blockbusters like 'Super 8' and 'Star Wars', Abrams spoke at length about Spielberg's influence on his own work
• Francis Ford Coppola: Discussed Spielberg's work ethic and his contribution to cinema
• Martin Scorsese: Shared his personal experiences working with Spielberg and on Spielberg's distinctive visual style

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary was filmed over the course of more than two years
• The documentary contains 30 hours of interviews with Spielberg
• Spielberg's family members; sisters, parents and children also gave interviews for the documentary.

Quotes

• "I have a lot of stories to tell and I’d like to tell them. I’ll keep making movies." - Steven Spielberg
• "Spielberg’s a born storyteller." - J.J. Abrams

Music, Soundtrack

• Music is provided by John Williams who has a long-standing collaboration with Spielberg, working on the majority of his films
• Featured songs include iconic Darth Vader theme and the triumphant E.T. score