John Scheinfeld Movies

The Legendary Bing Crosby collects video footage and first-hand accounts of the life of America's smoothest crooners. Interviews with his wife, Kathryn Crosby, and daughter, Mary, along with Regis Philbin, Andy Williams, and Michael Feinstein celebrate Bing's talent and presence as a cherished artist. Footage includes a performance with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, along with his infamous Christmas duet with David Bowie. This hour-long release comes from Crew Neck Productions. ~ Rachel Sprovtsoff, Rovi

Filmmakers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld offer a compelling look at the efforts of the United States government to silence one of rock & roll's most outspoken war critics in this documentary detailing the Vietnam-era struggle between the Richard Nixon administration and iconic peace activist John Lennon. The Vietnam War was raging and the nightly news was filled with stories of failed offensives and massacred U.S. troops. As anti-war protests back home gained momentum, it was the hopeful voice of former Beatle Lennon that served to perfectly encapsulate the frustrations felt by many citizens that the U.S. had gotten caught up in an quagmire from which there was seemingly no end in sight. There's a high price to be paid for standing strong in your beliefs and openly criticizing the ruling elite, though, and now, through interviews with those who knew him best and revealing glimpses into an era where all hope seemed lost, filmmakers finally uncover the truth behind the Nixon administration's highly classified efforts to isolate and eventually deport the man whose powerful words threatened to actually make sense in a world slowly suffocated by the grip of insanity. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The documentary Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter contains numerous clips from the film and television work of the beloved entertainer. These snippets are intercut with interview footage featuring people who worked with Hope as well as film historian Leonard Maltin who provides a context for Hope's career. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

This biography presents the story of the Bee Gees, one of the most popular music groups of the 1970s. The three English brothers, Maurice, Robin, and Barry Gibb, became household names and the idols of teenagers in America, Britain, and Australia. The program chronicles their intercontinental success with archival film footage. Later, during the Disco era, their star faded, and they turned to songwriting to stay in the music business. The three music icons discuss the death of their brother, Andy, and the impact it had on their lives and careers. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi

This biographical sketch and collection of rarely seen film footage pays tribute to the talent of the great Peter Sellers, chameleonic star of Dr. Strangelove, The Pink Panther, and Being There. Hailed as a comic genius even in his own time, Sellers' continual reinvention of himself kept audiences roaring for 30 years. Behind the scenes, however, personal difficulties and his eccentricity on set (some of his directors suggested that he was a schizophrenic) betrayed the fact that a struggling human being lay behind Sellers' many larger-than-life characters. Featuring rare excerpts of his brilliant early work, alongside interviews with family, friends, and fellow actors, The Unknown Peter Sellers is an essential addition to the collection of any devoted Sellers fan, as well as a fascinating introduction to his remarkable body of work. ~ Sarah Welsh, Rovi