Title
On the pole [videorecording] : Eddie Sachs / co-produced by Time Inc. ; co-produced Drew Associates ; filmmakers, Richard Leacock, D.A. Pennebaker, Bill Ray, Abbott Mills, Albert Maysles ; executive producer, Robert Drew.
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Docurama : New Video Group, [2012]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (61 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
This disc is a DVD-R and may not play on all DVD equipment.
Part of a set entitled Robert Drew : Ten masterworks of American cinéma vérité
Originally released as documentary film in 1961.
Correspondents, James Lipscomb, Gregory Shuker ; editors, Larry Moyer, Robert Farren, Anita Posner.
Access and use
Institutional rights, allowing the films to be shown in classrooms and other educational settings. - Vender's website (5/5/2023)
Summary
Focuses on famous race-car driver Eddie Sachs before, during and after the 1960 and 1961 Indianapolis 500. The film captures the overwhelming anticipation and fervor that builds as Sachs prepares to keep his position in the starting lineup.
Variant and related titles
Eddie Sachs
Set title: Robert Drew : Ten masterworks of American cinéma vérité
Robert Drew : 10 masterworks of American cinéma vérité
Ten masterworks of American cinéma vérité
10 masterworks of American cinéma vérité
Format
Images / Video & Film
Added to Catalog
May 05, 2023
Credits
Correspondents, James Lipscomb, Gregory Shuker ; editors, Larry Moyer, Robert Farren, Anita Posner.
Cast
Narrator, Joseph Julian.
System details note
DVD-R, NTSC; region 1; Dolby Digital stereo.
Videorecording number
NNVG239420 New Video Group
Genre/Form
Feature films - United States.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Nonfiction films.
Documentaires.
Films biographiques.
Films autres que de fiction.
Also listed under
Time, Inc.
Drew Associates.
Docurama (Firm)
New Video Group.