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Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

R20042h 1mXan Cassavetes
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 85

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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.

HistoryDocumentary
InterviewBiographyEccentricMemoryLos Angeles, CaliforniaRetrospectiveWoman DirectorTelevision HistoryTelevision NetworkObscure

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What is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) about?

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.

Who stars in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession stars Quentin Tarantino (Self), Robert Altman (Self), Jim Jarmusch (Self), Paul Verhoeven (Self), Alexander Payne (Self). The film was directed by Xan Cassavetes.

How long is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession worth watching?

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of History, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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