Biography
Mimi Freedman is an American documentary filmmaker who specializes in films about Hollywood history. She is best known for the 2005 documentary Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool, and has produced films for A&E Biography, AMC Backstory, and Lifetime Intimate Portrait.
Complete Filmography
The Everlasting Flame
2009
Writer
A documentary covering the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Brando
2007
Director, Writer, Producer
The life and legacy of Marlon Brando and how he changed acting.
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
2005
Director, Writer, Producer
Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.
Intimate Portrait: Pam Dawber
2002
Director
Details the life of actress Pam Dawber through interviews with those close to her and footage of her work.
Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement'
2001
Writer, Producer, Director
Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947).
Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley'
2000
Writer, Producer, Director
Documentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge an enduring masterpiece despite the challenges of wart...
Backstory: 'All About Eve'
2000
Producer, Director
A documentary about the making of the 1950 film "All About Eve."
The Original Action Hero
N/A
Director
The film will track the evolution of the action hero in films and how aspects and perspectives have changed about them. Along with Stallone, it will a...