Eric Simonson

A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin (2005)

On May 8th, 1945, writer, director Norman Corwin broadcast ON A NOTE OF TRIUMPH, an unforgettable homage to the end of war in Europe. This film shines a light on a lost work of genius, and examines it's haunting resonance to today's current events.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Robert Altman  •  Norman Corwin  •  Walter Cronkite  •  Norman Lear

On May 8th, 1945, writer, director Norman Corwin broadcast ON A NOTE OF TRIUMPH, an unforgettable homage to the end of war in Europe. This film shines a light on a lost work of genius, and examines it's haunting resonance to today's current events.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Robert Altman  •  Norman Corwin  •  Walter Cronkite  •  Norman Lear

Hamlet (2000)

To be or not to be, etc.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Campbell Scott  •  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Campbell Scott  •  Blair Brown  •  Roscoe Lee Browne  •  LisaGay Hamilton

To be or not to be, etc.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Campbell Scott  •  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Campbell Scott  •  Blair Brown  •  Roscoe Lee Browne  •  LisaGay Hamilton

On Tiptoe: Gentle Steps to Freedom (2000)

A profile of South African singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. They are best known for backing Paul Simon on his "Graceland" album.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Joseph Shabalala  •  Paul Simon

A profile of South African singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. They are best known for backing Paul Simon on his "Graceland" album.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Joseph Shabalala  •  Paul Simon

Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009)

For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond and illuminating look back at one of America's most influential authors and media ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Studs Terkel  •  Bill Clinton  •  David Schwimmer  •  Beverly Younger

For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond and illuminating look back at one of America's most influential authors and media ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
CAST:  Studs Terkel  •  Bill Clinton  •  David Schwimmer  •  Beverly Younger

Topa Topa Bluffs (2002)

Struggling writer Frank decides to go backpacking with his playwright friend Henry, heading deep into the Topa Topa Bluffs outside of Los Angeles. There, Henry concocts a plan that might literally be to die for.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
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Struggling writer Frank decides to go backpacking with his playwright friend Henry, heading deep into the Topa Topa Bluffs outside of Los Angeles. There, Henry concocts a plan that might literally be to die for.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Simonson
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