Barbara Kopple

Birthday: 30 July 1946, New York City, New York, USA

Barbara Kopple was born on July 30, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a director and producer, known for Shut Up & Sing (2006), Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) and Havoc (2005).

I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmakin...Show more »

I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmaking that I did when I first started. Every film brings with it unique challenges and experiences, and I approach every one with the same enthusiasm. Show less «

I've always been interested in how people think, how they react to challenges in their lives - what ...Show more »

I've always been interested in how people think, how they react to challenges in their lives - what makes people tick. I've also always been passionate about social issues and causes, and I wanted to make films that addressed important issues in very human terms. Show less «

We never really know what's around the corner when we're filming - what turn a story will take, what...Show more »

We never really know what's around the corner when we're filming - what turn a story will take, what a character will do or say to surprise us, how the events in the world will impact our story. Show less «

Most of my films have been documentaries, but I'm also very interested in narrative filmmaking.

Barbara Kopple

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