Marcus Winslow Jr.

The ultimate documentary on the death of James Dean. Explores the life, career, and tragic death of the Hollywood icon, recounting his passion for racing, the circumstances of his fatal crash, and investigating enduring questions and controversies surrounding the accident with modern forensic techniques and eyewitness accounts.

The collar of his coat turned up in New York: Images which have collaborated on building a myth – the image of eternal and misunderstood youth. Unlike Marlon Brando, the proletarian rebel with identifiable goals, James Dean was the timeless and androgynous youthful rebel. His death on the Interstate 46 leads us back to 1950s America, a time when youth was re-interpreted all anew.

The documentary chronicles the life and legacy of James Dean, a pioneering figure in Hollywood known for his dramatic life and career. It explores his rise as a legendary icon and the impact of his untimely death, capturing the enduring fascination with his persona. The film delves into his final days, including his passion for racing, his iconic Porsche, and his fatal car accident on September 30, 1955. The film also focuses on the enduring global legacy and commercialization of Dean's image over the past 50 years.

James Dean: Born Cool tells the story of James Dean's rise from small town boy to immortal icon as told by Jimmy's closest family and friends from the perspective of his hometown of Fairmount, Indiana. Made with the full cooperation of the Dean Estate, Born Cool includes unprecedented access to hundreds of rare and never before seen photos and home movies, plus exclusive interviews with those who knew Jimmy best.

Saving Fairmount is a documentary film and ongoing revitalization project dedicated to preserving and restoring downtown Fairmount, Indiana—the childhood hometown and final resting place of Hollywood icon James Dean. The initiative was sparked by Main Street Fairmount to motivate fans and locals to help fund the upkeep of the town’s historic charm.

A brief career. A timeless stardom. In just three major movie roles, James Dean became an icon for the ages. Now his legacy shines even brighter thanks to this fascinating film that, filled with an astonishing treasure trove of newfound or rare glimpses of Dean's TV performances, is like a road map to his meteoric success. Michael J. Sheridan directs and Martin Sheen narrates this revealing documentary showcased at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. Movie clips, romances, photos that are part of our national DNA (and the stories behind them), and the small-screen work that paved the way to the big screen are all part of the James Dean you couldn't see until now. Forever young. Endlessly fascinating.