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Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
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  2. Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

2004
2h 1m
History
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2004

Runtime

2h 1m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

4
Amazon Prime Video
GuideDoc
Night Flight Plus
Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent

5
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Buy

5
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Ads

5
Fandango at Home Free
Pluto TV
Shout! Factory TV
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
Streaming data provided byJustWatch
Updated daily

Storyline

A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 1m
May 16, 2004
Languages
English
Director
Xan Cassavetes
Xan Cassavetes
Production
Maja Films
Maja Films
Fresh Produce Films
Fresh Produce Films
Independent Film Channel
Independent Film Channel
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

18 Cast Members

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Self

Robert Altman

Robert Altman

Self

Jim Jarmusch

Jim Jarmusch

Self

Paul Verhoeven

Paul Verhoeven

Self

Alexander Payne

Alexander Payne

Self

James Woods

James Woods

Self

Henry Jaglom

Henry Jaglom

Self

Jacqueline Bisset

Jacqueline Bisset

Self

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Self

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Self

Vilmos Zsigmond

Vilmos Zsigmond

Self

Penelope Spheeris

Penelope Spheeris

Self

James B. Harris

James B. Harris

Self

Vera Carlisle Anderson

Self

Doreen Ringer Ross

Self

Douglas Venturelli

Self

Kevin Thomas

Self

Jerry Harvey

Self (archive footage)

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