Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (R)

synopsis

B-movie pioneer and icon Roger Corman is profiled in this documentary. Corman directed over 50 low-budget films, produced more than 300, and discovered and mentored many well-known actors and filmmakers. His career, currently in its sixtieth year, and some of its funniest moments are discussed by a roster of his "discoveries" including Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Ron Howard, and Jonathan Demme.