Movie: Morris Engel: The Independent

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Morris Engel
Morris Engel

Self

Mary Engel
Mary Engel

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Richie Andrusco
Richie Andrusco

Self

Richard Leacock
Richard Leacock

Self

D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker

Self

Albert Maysles
Albert Maysles

Self

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    Short documentary on the life and work of photographer and filmmaker Morris Engel

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    2008-05-08

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