Barbara Kopple
Birthday: 30 July 1946, New York City, New York, USA
Barbara Kopple was born on July 30, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a director and producer, known for Shut Up & Sing (2006), Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) and Havoc (2005).
I've always been interested in how people think, how they react to challenges in their lives - what Show more
I've always been interested in how people think, how they react to challenges in their lives - what makes people tick. I've also always been passionate about social issues and causes, and I wanted to make films that addressed important issues in very human terms. Hide
Most of my films have been documentaries, but I'm also very interested in narrative filmmaking.
Most of my films have been documentaries, but I'm also very interested in narrative filmmaking.
I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmakin Show more
I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmaking that I did when I first started. Every film brings with it unique challenges and experiences, and I approach every one with the same enthusiasm. Hide
We never really know what's around the corner when we're filming - what turn a story will take, what Show more
We never really know what's around the corner when we're filming - what turn a story will take, what a character will do or say to surprise us, how the events in the world will impact our story. Hide
Barbara Kopple's FILMOGRAPHY
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as Actor (6)
as Director (3)
