Behind the Curtain: Joseph McBride on Writing Film History
The documentary feature film BEHIND THE CURTAIN: JOSEPH McBRIDE ON WRITING FILM HISTORY (2011) presents McBride’s thoughts and memories as a biographer of celebrated film directors and as a film critic, historian, screenwriter, and teacher. McBride’s biographies of Frank Capra, John Ford, and Steven Spielberg are among the landmarks in the field. McBride is renowned for his prodigious research, his keen film analysis, and his rare ability to connect the personalities of filmmakers with their work and their times.
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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Behind the Curtain: Joseph McBride on Writing Film History” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 16 Sept 2026.