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Les Blank

Les Blank

Department: Directing

Biography

Les Blank was an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians.

Known For

A Poem Is a Naked Person

A Poem Is a Naked Person

1974

How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy

How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy

2014

Out in the Woods

Out in the Woods

2016

Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank!

Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank!

2008

Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off

Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off

1960

Here Comes Everybody

Here Comes Everybody

1960

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985

Screening Room

Screening Room

1972