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Sep 11, 2020 · Peter discovered and supported many up-and-coming, avant-garde artists, and loved to share his knowledge with everyone including as a guest lecturer at Kennesaw State University. Spirer’s love of travel took him to all corners of the earth, creating many travel experiences that friends, family and colleagues consider a high point in their lives.
Peter Spirer was born in New York City. His rock group The Toyz opened for Joan Jett, Survivor, Motorhead, Zebra and the Ramones. While playing in the band he began directing music videos, corporate films, commercials and MTV spots. His first documentary, _Blood Ties: The Life and Work of Sally Mann (1993)_, was nominated for an Academy Award.
Sep 11, 2020 · Adairsville, GA, September 11, 2020-Industry veteran Peter Spirer died September 11. Spirer was born August 6, 1931 and started his career as a buyer for Macy’s in New York in the 1950s.
Beef is a 2003 American documentary film directed by Peter Spirer about the history of hip-hop feuds. Produced by Peter Spirer, Casey Suchan, and Denis Henry Hennelly and executive produced by Quincy Jones III (QD3), the film was written by Peter Alton and Spirer and narrated by actor Ving Rhames.
Jan 27, 2021 · Peter Spirer. SACHEEN is only the second Native American documentary short to be considered for an Academy Award. SACHEEN Trailer: SACHEEN is a story of redemption and resilience, of pride and perseverance. Sacheen Littlefeather remains proud that she is the first person -- the first woman of color -- to utilize the Academy Awards as a platform ...
Dec 15, 2023 · To mark hip-hop’s 5oth anniversary, Spirer has now published his archive photographic collection, snapped during the making of the documentary. With a foreword by Ice T, The Book of Rhyme ...
Peter Spirer (born 1963) is an Academy Award– and Emmy Award–nominated director and producer. His catalog of over 32 films includes Rhyme & Reason (1997), Tupac Thug Angel, Life of an Outlaw (2002), the BEEF series (2003–5), Notorious Bigger Than Life (2007) and The Legend of 420 (2017).
