The Directors

This programme examines the life and career of director Alan J. Pakula, charting his contributions to cinema. It highlights his most notable films—Klute, The Parallax View, All the President's Men, Sophie's Choice and Presumed Innocent—through interviews and archival material.

The programme titled “Alan J Pakula” is an episode‑length documentary that profiles the filmmaker’s personal and professional journey. It offers a concise overview of his career, presenting factual narration about his contributions to cinema without resorting to dramatisation. Throughout the episode, the narrative follows Pakula’s work as a director, highlighting several of his most recognised movies. It mentions his direction of Klute, a thriller that attracted critical attention, moves on to The Parallax View, a political‑suspense piece, and then covers All the President’s Men, a film about investigative journalism. The programme also references Sophie’s Choice, a drama centred on difficult decisions, and Presumed Innocent, a courtroom story, illustrating the range of his filmography. The episode also touches on how each of these titles reflects different aspects of Pakula’s style and interests. By presenting these films together, the programme offers a snapshot of his evolution as a director and the variety of subjects he tackled. It serves as a concise record of his contributions to the film industry, summarising his legacy through the mentioned works.