David Kennard

A Year in Champagne (2014)

The exploding cork. Endless tiny bubbles floating up and up in the glass. An indulgence. A celebration. A seduction. A triumph. This is the essence of Champagne, isn’t it? But it’s not just bubbles in a glass that makes the wine, or the mystique. Only sparkling ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
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The exploding cork. Endless tiny bubbles floating up and up in the glass. An indulgence. A celebration. A seduction. A triumph. This is the essence of Champagne, isn’t it? But it’s not just bubbles in a glass that makes the wine, or the mystique. Only sparkling ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
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Journey of the Universe (2011)

Journey of the Universe is an epic documentary exploring the human connection to Earth and the cosmos, from producer-directors Patsy Northcutt and David Kennard director of Carl Sagan s Cosmos and Hero s Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell. Big science, big ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard  •  Patsy Northcutt
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Journey of the Universe is an epic documentary exploring the human connection to Earth and the cosmos, from producer-directors Patsy Northcutt and David Kennard director of Carl Sagan s Cosmos and Hero s Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell. Big science, big ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard  •  Patsy Northcutt
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A Year in Burgundy (2013)

This documentary follows seven wine-making families in the Burgundy region of France, delving into the cultural and creative process of making wine. You'll never look at wine the same way again.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
CAST:  Bruno Clavelier  •  Denis Mortet  •  Laurence Mortet  •  Arnaud Mortet

This documentary follows seven wine-making families in the Burgundy region of France, delving into the cultural and creative process of making wine. You'll never look at wine the same way again.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
CAST:  Bruno Clavelier  •  Denis Mortet  •  Laurence Mortet  •  Arnaud Mortet

Wine for the Confused (2004)

Wine is confusing…overwhelming even. So where do you start if you want to learn more about it? Join John Cleese on an entertaining and personal look at the world of winemaking and discover: how to find wines that taste good to you, how to make sure you get the best ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
CAST:  John Cleese  •  Alyce Faye Eichelberger

Wine is confusing…overwhelming even. So where do you start if you want to learn more about it? Join John Cleese on an entertaining and personal look at the world of winemaking and discover: how to find wines that taste good to you, how to make sure you get the best ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
CAST:  John Cleese  •  Alyce Faye Eichelberger

A Year in Port (2016)

With renowned wine importer Martine Saunier as our guide, we journey into Portugal's spectacular Douro Valley to explore the mystery and complexity of the world of port  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
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With renowned wine importer Martine Saunier as our guide, we journey into Portugal's spectacular Douro Valley to explore the mystery and complexity of the world of port  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard
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Keeping Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

How can marks on a 150‐year‐old page transform into the unflinching emotion of Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony? From decoding the score, to uncovering Tchaikovsky's history, Michael Tilson Thomas gives us a backstage pass to the making of a performance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard  •  Joan Saffa
CAST:  Michael Tilson Thomas  •  San Francisco Symphony

How can marks on a 150‐year‐old page transform into the unflinching emotion of Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony? From decoding the score, to uncovering Tchaikovsky's history, Michael Tilson Thomas gives us a backstage pass to the making of a performance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Kennard  •  Joan Saffa
CAST:  Michael Tilson Thomas  •  San Francisco Symphony