Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
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A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
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A deep dive into a forgotten corner of television history. It feels like uncovering a secret club for film lovers, filled with passionate personalities and a shared, obsessive love for cinema. A truly niche, yet fascinating, retrospective.
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