Roger Corman: Metaphysics on a Shoestring

Roger Corman is considered by some as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of motion pictures but not because of his success in directing and producing films. He ran a de facto school for young filmmakers, the alumni of which have garnered more money and awards than any other group in film history. Through research and a series of interviews with Corman, the text traces his humble beginnings in post-World War II Hollywood through his career to his current status.