John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man
In ‘Dreaming the Quiet Man,' Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovicz, Jim Sheridan, William Dowling, and Joe McBride discuss Ford. The film's creation is documented through mesmerizing vintage photos. Located in Connemara, Ireland's west coast, the documentary follows Ford's parents' birthplace. When Ford returned to Ireland in 1922 to visit his relatives the Thorntons, the famed Black and Tans set fire to their house. Ford paid money to the IRA while investigating sites for a movie. To learn more about Ford's life and career as a director, go here. But Ireland was always on his thoughts.
Released: 2012-06-15
Genre:
Documentary