Barbara Kopple
Birthday:
30 July 1946, New York City, New York, USA
Barbara Kopple was born on July 30, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a director and producer, known for Shut Up & Sing (2006), Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) and Havoc (2005).
We never really know what's around the corner when we're filming - what turn a story will take, what a character will do or say to surprise ...Show more »
We never really know what's around the corner when we're filming - what turn a story will take, what a character will do or say to surprise us, how the events in the world will impact our story. Show less «
Most of my films have been documentaries, but I'm also very interested in narrative filmmaking.
Most of my films have been documentaries, but I'm also very interested in narrative filmmaking.
I've always been interested in how people think, how they react to challenges in their lives - what makes people tick. I've also always been...Show more »
I've always been interested in how people think, how they react to challenges in their lives - what makes people tick. I've also always been passionate about social issues and causes, and I wanted to make films that addressed important issues in very human terms. Show less «
I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmaking that I did when I first started. Every...Show more »
I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmaking that I did when I first started. Every film brings with it unique challenges and experiences, and I approach every one with the same enthusiasm. Show less «
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