Biography
Roger Arthur Graef OBE (born 18 April 1936) is a theatre director and filmmaker. Born in New York, he moved to Britain in 1962, where he began a career producing documentary films investigating previously closed institutions, including Government ministries and court buildings.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Made in Ethiopia
2024
Executive Producer
Made in Ethiopia examines China’s increasing impact on Africa through the story of charismatic businesswoman Motto, who is tasked with expanding the b...
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014
Director
With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringing the Flying Circus to the stage cumulating in the...
Amnesty! When They Are All Free
2011
Executive Producer
The documentary examines Amnesty International's successes and failures over the 50 years since it was founded.
Stealing Klimt
2007
Executive Producer
Stealing Klimt recounts the struggle by 90-year-old Maria Altmann to recover five Gustav Klimt paintings stolen from her family by the Nazis in Vienna...
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004
Producer
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performer...
Feltham Sings
2003
Producer
A documentary film crew go into Feltham young offenders prison where the teenagers who left are 75% likely to re-offend. The film talks to a handful o...
Closing Ranks
1988
Writer, Director
A drama-documentary reflecting the pressures afflicting the modern police community both at work and home. About a London cop who transfers to the cou...
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982
Producer
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, ...
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979
Director
Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to a...
The Mermaid Frolics
1977
Producer, Director
In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-sch...
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976
Director
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at He...
Steel
1975
Director
Directed by Roger Graef.
Right to Work March
1972
They're young, unemployed and on the march - from Glasgow, Liverpool and Swansea to London.
Who Is Sonny Rollins?
1968
Executive Producer
Portrait of the jazz great during his self-enforced exile from his audience as protest against the war in Vietnam. Filmed playing with students in Ha...
One of Them Is Named Brett
1965
Director
A look into the life of Brett, a boy born without arms due to thalidomide exposure.
The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)
1965
Director
The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits of this film, both with their own distinct e...