Alex Gibney
7 titles
Filmography
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Taxi to the Dark Side
(2008)Torture and interrogation practices used by the United States during the War in Afghanistan are explored in this acclaimed documentary.

Totally Under Control
(2021)This documentary examines the U.S. government's response to COVID-19 during the pandemic's early months, highlighting critical leadership missteps.

Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer
(2010)The stunning rise and fall of former N.Y. Governor Eliot Spitzer whose prosecutions of white-collar criminals ended when he was hiring prostitutes.

The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
(2019)An inside look at Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes, whose ambition spawned one of the biggest frauds in Silicon Valley.

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Alex Gibney (HBO's Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief), this two-part documentary delves deep into the psyche of The Sopranos' renowned creator and writer, David Chase, offering a unique window into his life, career, and unparalleled work on the iconic program. On a replica set of Dr. Melfi's psychiatrist's office, Gibney flips the script on Chase, excavating and analyzing the origins of The Sopranos, his creative process, and the intimate connections between his own life and many of his characters. Joined by writers, producers, executives, and actors – including Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, and Michael Imperioli – Chase reflects on his paradigm-shifting series, which remains a cultural phenomenon and touchstone for prestige television 25 years after its debut.

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
(2015)Filmmaker Alex Gibney interviews former members of the Church of Scientology and reveals abuses and strange practices within the controversial organisation.

We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks
(2013)From Academy Award winning director Alex Gibney comes a riveting look at Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks, the controversial website which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history.