Jon Avnet

Jon Avnet

Born: November 17, 1949
in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Jonathan Michael "Jon" Avnet (born November 17, 1949) is an American director, writer and producer.

Movies for Jon Avnet...

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Title: Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Character: Himself
Released: September 30, 2009
Type: Movie
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.
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The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business
Title: The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business
Character: Self
Released: September 16, 2008
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: On the Lot
Released: May 22, 2007
Type: TV
On the Lot is a short-lived reality show competition for filmmaking, produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett. The show, which aired on Fox, featured filmmakers competing in weekly elimination competitions, with the ultimate prize of a million-dollar development deal at DreamWorks.
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Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
Title: Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
Character: Self - Director: 'Fried Green Tomatoes'
Released: February 4, 2003
Type: Movie
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