Corman's World - Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (DVD)

Documentary on the life of legendary B-movie director Roger Corman. Over the course of a career spanning over six decades, Corman has directed and produced numerous films and has developed a reputation as one of the most respected figures in Hollywood. Corman's influence on the last half century of film is enormous, with a number of successful directors and actors - including Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson, James Cameron and Robert De Niro - earning their first break under the director. This documentary takes a look back at Corman's career and attempts to trace his influence on modern movie making.