Brett Morgen

Directing

Brett Morgen

Born

1968-10-11 (58)

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Known for

Directing

Credits

28 titles

Brett D. Morgen (born October 11, 1968) is an American documentary film director, producer, writer, and editor. Morgen was born in Los Angeles, California in 1968. He was named after USC football lineman Britt Williams, who was team captain in 1961, but his parents misspelled the name. He was raised in Studio City, California. According to Morgen, he knew he wanted to be a filmmaker at a young age. Morgen made Ollie's Army while a student at New York University. The film focuses on the exploits of the James Madison University college Republicans during Oliver North's senatorial campaign of 1994. On the Ropes was nominated for an Academy Award in 2000 for Best Documentary. The boxing docume…

Known for

Moonage Daydream poster
7.4

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

Moonage Daydream

2022

Cobain: Montage of Heck poster
7.6

Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.

Cobain: Montage of Heck

2015

Jane poster
7.5

Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

Jane

2017

Chicago 10 poster
5.8

Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Chicago 10

2008

The Kid Stays in the Picture poster
6.6

Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.

The Kid Stays in the Picture

2002

Crossfire Hurricane poster
7.1

This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band

Crossfire Hurricane

2012

Behind the camera

Moonage Daydream poster
7.4

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

Moonage Daydream

2022

Moonage Daydream poster
7.4

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

Moonage Daydream

2022

Moonage Daydream poster
7.4

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

Moonage Daydream

2022

Cobain: Montage of Heck poster
7.6

Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.

Cobain: Montage of Heck

2015

Cobain: Montage of Heck poster
7.6

Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.

Cobain: Montage of Heck

2015

Cobain: Montage of Heck poster
7.6

Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.

Cobain: Montage of Heck

2015

Jane poster
7.5

Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

Jane

2017

Jane poster
7.5

Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

Jane

2017

Jane poster
7.5

Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

Jane

2017

Chicago 10 poster
5.8

Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Chicago 10

2008

Chicago 10 poster
5.8

Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Chicago 10

2008

Chicago 10 poster
5.8

Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Chicago 10

2008

The Kid Stays in the Picture poster
6.6

Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.

The Kid Stays in the Picture

2002

The Kid Stays in the Picture poster
6.6

Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.

The Kid Stays in the Picture

2002

Crossfire Hurricane poster
7.1

This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band

Crossfire Hurricane

2012

Crossfire Hurricane poster
7.1

This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band

Crossfire Hurricane

2012

Too Far from the Norm poster
NR

Too Far From The Norm follows Rick who rudely interrupts his teacher, who is giving an impassioned lecture on post-modernism, and then even shoots him in the face.

Too Far from the Norm

1987

Too Far from the Norm poster
NR

Too Far From The Norm follows Rick who rudely interrupts his teacher, who is giving an impassioned lecture on post-modernism, and then even shoots him in the face.

Too Far from the Norm

1987

Too Far from the Norm poster
NR

Too Far From The Norm follows Rick who rudely interrupts his teacher, who is giving an impassioned lecture on post-modernism, and then even shoots him in the face.

Too Far from the Norm

1987

On the Ropes poster
7.0

The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring.

On the Ropes

1999

On the Ropes poster
7.0

The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring.

On the Ropes

1999

June 17th, 1994 poster
8.4

Do you remember where you were on June 17, 1994? Thanks to a wide array of unrelated, coast-to-coast occurrences, this Friday has come to be known for its firsts, lasts, triumphs and tragedy. Arnold Palmer played his last round at a U.S. Open, in Oakmont, PA, the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Chicago, the New York Rangers celebrated on Broadway, Patrick Ewing desperately pursued a long evasive championship in Madison Garden and Donald Fehr stared down the baseball owners. And yet, all of that was a prelude to O.J. Simpson leading America on a slow speed chase in a white Ford Bronco around Los Angeles.

June 17th, 1994

2010

No artwork available
7.0

Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team's Road to Vancouver chronicles the road to becoming a world-class skier. The day-to-day triumphs and tribulations are documented in an up close and personal way rarely seen. Ultimately, it’s a story about individuals, driven by personal motives, propelled by individual talents and challenged in ways that are uniquely human.

Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team's Road to Vancouver

2010

No artwork available
NR

The Sweet Science follows Roy Jones Jr as he trains to fight John Ruiz for the WBA Heavyweight Championship of the World.

The Sweet Science

2003

No artwork available
NR

Sticky created a film titled Hello Sister for Chicago 2016 and its presentation to the International Olympic Committee, as the city bid against Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid to bring the 2016 Summer Games to Chicago. The two-minute piece, developed to highlight the city's diversity, features girls representing the 27 Sister Cities of Chicago and the voice of Oprah Winfrey. Of course, we know the IOC chose The Girl from Ipanema instead. Still, Philip Hersch of the Chicago Tribune cited Hello Sister as his favorite of the more than 20 films presented by the Chicago 2016 organization team to the IOC.

Hello Sister

2010

No artwork available
NR

Frequently misunderstood, long-haul truckers are a proud and spirited breed. In "Drive and Deliver," acclaimed director Brett Morgen journeys into their world and over far reaches of open road, where the realities of family, business and brotherhood converge into one unforgettable journey.

Drive and Deliver

2008

No artwork available
8.0

"Ollie's Army" examines the passion and the fury of the grassroots support behind Oliver North's historic 1994 Virginia Senate campaign. Although there was intense local and national media coverage of North's maiden political voyage, it took a neophyte filmmaker to uncover the campaign's most unsett ...

Ollie's Army

1996

No artwork available
8.0

"Ollie's Army" examines the passion and the fury of the grassroots support behind Oliver North's historic 1994 Virginia Senate campaign. Although there was intense local and national media coverage of North's maiden political voyage, it took a neophyte filmmaker to uncover the campaign's most unsett ...

Ollie's Army

1996