{"product_id":"val-lewton-the-man-in-the-shadows-fyc","title":"Val Lewton: The Man In The Shadows FYC","description":"Val Lewton: The Man In The Shadows FYC DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY film noir Scorsese \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Turner Classic Movies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2008 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eVAL LEWTON: THE MAN IN THE SHADOWS   FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVal Lewton: The Man in the Shadows — a richly textured documentary that examines the life and work of Val Lewton, the influential producer who redefined Hollywood horror in the 1940s. Through archival materials, interviews with filmmakers and scholars, and close readings of landmark films such as Cat People and I Walked with a Zombie, the film uncovers how Lewton's economy, psychological subtlety, and emphasis on suggestion over spectacle created an enduring aesthetic that continues to inspire contemporary genre cinema.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutstanding Non-Fiction Special\u003cbr\u003eDirected and written by Kent Jones, produced and narrated by Martin Scorsese, produced by Margaret Bodde, with Tom Brown serving as Executive Producer for Turner Classic Movies. The collaboration of a noted cinephile storyteller like Scorsese and a careful historian like Jones yields a filmic essay that balances scholarly rigor with passionate advocacy, pairing evocative clip montages and sound design with smart contextualization to immerse viewers in Lewton’s shadowy cinematic world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutstanding Writing for Non-Fiction Programming\u003cbr\u003eKent Jones demonstrates exceptional craft in structuring a narrative that intertwines biography, film analysis, and cultural history, making a persuasive case for Lewton’s artistic significance. Jones’s script transforms archival discovery into clear argument and emotional resonance, illuminating how constraints can spark creativity and why Lewton’s work deserves renewed recognition — a compelling achievement that merits thoughtful Emmy consideration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Turner Classic Movies","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51323113210134,"sku":"130344","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used In Pamphlet","offer_id":51323113242902,"sku":"132139","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20263251576974scan.jpg?v=1779099636","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/val-lewton-the-man-in-the-shadows-fyc","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}