Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession 2004
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Director
- Xan Cassavetes
- Networks
- Maja Films, Fresh Produce Films, Independent Film Channel
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Night Flight Plus
What is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
Topic: Film "Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession" (2004). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- May 16, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Maja Films, Fresh Produce Films, Independent Film Channel
- Genres
- History, Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 43 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~121 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Maja Films, Fresh Produce Films, Independent Film Channel
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Topic: Film "Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession" (2004).
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Title: Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Year: 2004
Release Date (US): 10/13/2004
Genre: History and Documentary
Runtime: 2h 1m
Rating: R
Subject: Documentary on the Z Channel (one of the first pay cable stations in the US) and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey.
Channel Details: LA-based, debuted in 1974, eclectic slate of movies.
Cast/Starring (Source 5): Quentin Tarantino, Robert Altman, Jim Jarmusch.
Director (Source 5): Xan Cassavetes.
Rotten Tomatoes (Source 4): 100% Tomatometer, 86% Popcornmeter.
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Z Channel: A Magnificent Obs
Should you watch it?
“Discover the untold story of the pioneering Los Angeles pay cable station that changed television history.”
- Explores the influential programming choices of Jerry Harvey.
- Details the emergence of one of the first US pay cable stations.
- Directed by Xan Cassavetes, offering a unique perspective on Hollywood history.
- The subject matter is highly specific to the history of niche television broadcasting.
Watch it if you are interested in the evolution of American cable television and the history of film programming.
This is a historical documentary with a measured, informative pace suitable for viewers interested in media studies.
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What is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession about?
It is a documentary film detailing the history of the Z Channel, an early Los Angeles pay cable station, and its programming chief Jerry Harvey.
Who directed the documentary?
The film was directed by Xan Cassavetes, the daughter of director and actor John Cassavetes.
When was this film released?
The documentary was released on October 13, 2004.
Is this film worth watching?
The documentary holds a high critical rating, making it a well-regarded choice for those interested in the history of cinema and television.
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