One Perfect Shot
Season 1
“Filmmaking begins with a vision.”
Created by: Ava DuVernay
Network: HBO Max
Season aired: 2022-03-24
Overview
This docuseries celebrates some of the most iconic moments in filmmaking with each episode featuring one acclaimed director pulling back the curtain on their most iconic shots. Inspired by the popular Twitter account of the same name.
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Episodes · 6
Patty Jenkins
Director Patty Jenkins details her experience directing 2017’s Wonder Woman, and the groundbreaking scene that helped redefine the superhero genre.
Aaron Sorkin
Legendary writer-director Aaron Sorkin discusses his evolution as a filmmaker, culminating in an exploration of his 2020 historical drama, The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Kasi Lemmons
Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons details the journey that led her to direct 2019’s Academy Award nominated Harriet and its most moving sequence, in which abolitionist Harriet Tubman crosses over state lines into freedom.
Jon M. Chu
Director Jon M. Chu details the experiences and influences that shaped the iconic wedding sequence in his hit 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians.
Malcolm D. Lee
Director Malcolm D. Lee shares insights from the set of 2017’s Girls Trip, deconstructing the behind-the-scenes magic that brought the unforgettable Mardi Gras zipline sequence to life.
Michael Mann
Reflecting on his 1995 classic film Heat, filmmaker Michael Mann details his experiences working alongside stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro to make the bank robbery sequence as realistic as possible.
