Person
Peter Thompson
Directing · 1944–2013 · San Mareno, California, USA
Biography
Peter Thompson (7/24/1944 – 5/23/2013) was an American filmmaker renowned for his innovative documentary style. Born in San Marino, California, he pursued studies in classical guitar under Andrés Segovia and earned degrees in comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine. Thompson's filmography includes notable works such as Two Portraits (1982), Universal Hotel (1986), and Universal Citizen (1987). His films often explore complex human experiences through minimalist techniques, earning him recognition as a significant yet underappreciated figure in Chicago's film scene.
Known for
The Ann Jillian Story
Producer
Two Portraits
Director
Universal Hotel
The Narrator
Universal Citizen
Narrator
Lowlands
Director
El Movimiento
Director
Filmography
- 2009LowlandsDirector
- 2003El MovimientoDirector
- 1988The Ann Jillian StoryProducer
- 1987Universal CitizenNarrator
- 1986Universal HotelThe Narrator
- 1982Two PortraitsDirector
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