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Richard O. Moore

Richard O. Moore

Known for

Directing

Born

February 26, 1920

Birthplace

San Francisco, CA

Died

March 25, 2015 (aged 95)

Biography

Richard O. Moore (1920-2015) was a pioneering American filmmaker and co-founder of KPFA, the first listener-supported radio station in the U.S. Moving to San Francisco in the 1940s, he became a key figure in public broadcasting, particularly through his work with KQED. Moore produced and directed numerous documentaries and educational programs, focusing on social issues, culture, and the arts.

Best known work

Alfred Leslie: Cool Man In A Golden Age

Alfred Leslie: Cool Man In A Golden Age

2009
Take This Hammer

Take This Hammer

1964
Louisiana Diary

Louisiana Diary

1963
The Long Walk

The Long Walk

1971
USA: Poetry Anne Sexton

USA: Poetry Anne Sexton

Anne Sexton at Home

Anne Sexton at Home

USA: Poetry: Louis Zukofsky

USA: Poetry: Louis Zukofsky

1966
USA: Poetry: Robert Duncan and John Wieners

USA: Poetry: Robert Duncan and John Wieners

1966
Losing Just the Same

Losing Just the Same

1966
From Protest to Resistance

From Protest to Resistance

1968

Filmography

  1. TBA

    USA: Poetry Anne Sexton

    as Commentator, Producer, Director

  2. TBA

    Anne Sexton at Home

    as Interviewer, Director

  3. 2009

  4. 1978

  5. 1971

    The Long Walk

    as Narrator (voice)

  6. 1968

    Assemblage

    Director

  7. 1968

  8. 1966

  9. 1966

  10. 1966

  11. 1966

    Losing Just the Same

    Director, Producer, Writer, Editor

  12. 1964

    Take This Hammer

    Producer, Director

  13. 1963

    Louisiana Diary

    Director, Writer

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