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Stephen Kijak (/ ˈ k aɪ æ k /; born 3 October 1969) is an American film director. He is known for films about music and musicians, most notably the feature documentaries Scott Walker – 30 Century Man (2006), Stones in Exile (2010), We Are X (2016), If I Leave Here Tomorrow (2018), and Sid & Judy (2019).
Educated at Boston University's College of Communication, Kijak has been directing fiction and non-fiction films for over 20 years. His credits include the critically acclaimed BAFTA-nominated feature doc SCOTT WALKER - 30 CENTURY MAN (executive produced by David Bowie), the celebrated cult documentary CINEMANIA, and the platinum-selling STONES ...
Jun 28, 2023 · More than 30 years later, Stephen Kijak’s “ Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed ” is a more straightforward account of Hudson’s life and death, centering on the details of his...
Mar 26, 2021 · Stephen Kijak is a music man. After making his debut with the gay-themed romantic comedy Never Met Picasso, music has dominated his career, as have documentaries.
- David Reddish
Jun 3, 2023 · For Stephen Kijak, the director of the HBO documentary “Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed,” premiering Sunday at the Tribeca Festival (and streaming on Max on June 28), the actor...
Mar 30, 2016 · Kijak weaves multiple narratives and unexpected twists together in a beautiful and subtle way, allowing the viewer to see the world of X Japan through the eyes of its front man, Yoshiki. The...
Oct 30, 2023 · A new documentary on Hollywood legend Rock Hudson explores his hidden gay life through the actor’s friends, former lovers, and the hidden subtexts in his movies. Matt Myers spoke to director Stephen Kijak.
