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Backstory

Backstory

TV-PG2000•22m•6.5/10
Documentary

Ratings

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6.5/10(2)

A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great movies. And the stories behind them.

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Production

Prometheus Entertainment, Fox Television Studios, Van Ness Films, Foxstar Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 12, 2000

Last Aired

March 11, 2005

Networks

AMC

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Bonnie and Clyde
Air date: 2000-08-12
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic 1967 gangster movie “Bonnie and Clyde,” starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. Included: film clips and interviews.
E2
Norma Rae
Air date: 2000-08-19
E3
The Seven Year Itch
Air date: 2000-08-26
E4
The Longest Day
Air date: 2000-09-02
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic 1962 war movie “The Longest Day”, starring John Wayne and Henry Fonda. Included: film clips and interviews.
E5
All About Eve
Air date: 2000-09-09
E6
The Poseidon Adventure
Air date: 2000-09-16
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the disaster classic “The Poseidon Adventure” (1972), starring Gene Hackman. Included: film clips and interviews.
E7
How Green Was My Valley
Air date: 2000-10-14
E8
Gentleman's Agreement
Air date: 2000-10-21
E9
Peyton Place
Air date: 2000-11-04
E10
The Longest Day
Air date: 2000-11-11
E11
The Fly Papers
Air date: 2000-12-09
M.A.S.H
E12
M.A.S.H
Air date: 2000-12-30
Backstory celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of the landmark anti-war film through interviews with Robert Altman, Donald Sutherland, Elliot Gould, Sally Kellerman, Tom Skeritt, 20th Century Fox executive Richard Zanuck and others.

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