John Cassavetes

Iconoclastic American director, John Cassavetes is the featured director this month.Cassavetes, (1929-1989) is often viewed as America’s first truly independent filmmaker. His films often focus on feelings and character, rather a traditional narrative with a beginning and end. He was also widely known as a strong character actor himself, and used his earnings from that to finance some of his films. A listing of books and DVDs by and about Cassavetes are listed below.
DVD/VHS
1959 Shadows Newcomb Reading Room(Bartle) Circulation Desk (DVD) — PN1997 .S476 2004
1968 FacesNewcomb Reading Room(Bartle) Circulation Desk (DVD) — PN1997 .F296 2004
1974 A Woman Under the Influence Newcomb Reading Room(Bartle) Circulation Desk (DVD) — PN1997 .W652 2004
1976 The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Newcomb Reading Room(Bartle) Circulation Desk (DVD) PN1997 .K4155 2004
1977 Opening Night Newcomb Reading Room(Bartle) Circulation Desk (DVD) — PN1997 .O642 2004
2000 A Constant Forge (about Cassavetes and his work) Newcomb Reading Room(Bartle) Circulation Desk (DVD) — PN1998.3.C384 C66 2004
Books (selected)
2005 Accidental genius : how John Cassavetes invented American independent film
2004John Cassavetes : five films Fine Arts Collection Stacks — PN1998.3.C384 J65 2004
2001 Cassavetes on Cassavetes Fine Arts Collection Stacks — PN1998.3.C384 A3 2001
2001 John Cassavetes: lifeworks Fine Arts Collection Stacks — PN1998.3.C384 C43 2001
1985 American dreaming : the films of John Cassavetes and the American experience Fine Arts Collection Stacks — PN1998.A3 C3333 1984