Jon Avnet

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Acting
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Birthday
Nov 17, 1949 (75 years old)

Jon Avnet

Known For

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
0h 52m
Movie 2009

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood

Teen movies have had a great impact on the movie industry - especially in the 80s. This documentary takes a closer look at the genre's origins and the impact it has made up till today.

The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business
0h 30m
Movie 2008

The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business

Set against the landscape of 80s teen culture and the dawn of yuppiedom, this documentary relishes 'Risky Business' for having the brains to break from convention, while celebrating the film's cultural impact.

Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
0h 7m
Movie 2003

Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star

This is a lovely documentary that pays tribute to the career of star Jessica Tandy, as the filmmakers recall what it was like to work with this marvelous actress. This featurette is fairly short, but it offers fine insight, history and heart

Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes
1h 6m
Movie 1998

Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes

An original documentary exploring one of America's most beloved films. Take a journey with director Jon Avnet, actresses Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, along with many others, through the experience of creating this memorable film.

Biography

Jonathan Michael "Jon" Avnet (born November 17, 1949) is an American director, writer and producer.

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