Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (Blu-ray) Blu-ray, 2011

A feature-length documentary on the life, career and remarkable influence of legendary B-movie director Roger Corman, the godfather of independent filmmaking.

Over the course of a career spanning over six decades, Corman has directed and produced numerous films and has developed a reputation as one of the most respected figures in Hollywood. His influence on the last half century of film is enormous, with a number of successful directors and actors - including Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson, James Cameron and Robert De Niro - earning their first break under the director. This documentary takes a look back at Corman's career and traces his influence on modern movie-making.