Westerns Channel Begins Production on Original Documentary Focusing on Western Films of Legendary Director Sam Peckinpah:



"Sam Peckinpah was in many ways ahead of his time,' says Black. 'Like John Ford before him, he became synonymous with the Western genre, albeit of a particular flavor. And like Alfred Hitchcock, he became a famous -- if not infamous -- personality that resonated far beyond the films themselves. His influence is still felt strongly today. When people hear the name Peckinpah, many immediately recall his notoriety for on screen violence. But much less known is what a dynamic and truly talented filmmaker he really was. Peckinpah's career is now ripe for reappraisal, and Encore's original documentary will endeavor to take viewers on a journey in rediscovering the man and myth, and the gift of the timeless Westerns he left behind."