Thelma Schoonmaker
Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker talks to John Wilson about the turning points of her career.
John Wilson talks to three-time Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who, for over five decades, has been Martin Scorsese鈥檚 cutting room collaborator.
Having edited Scorsese's first feature film in 1967, Thelma has worked on every one of his movies since Raging Bull, including Goodfellas, Casino, The Departed, Wolf of Wall Street, right up to his most recent features, The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon.
As the widow of legendary British film-maker Michael Powell, Thelma has also played a key role in the restoration of classic Powell and Pressburger films, including The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus and A Matter of Life and Death.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Thelma Schoonmaker |
| Interviewer | John Wilson |
| Producer | Edwina Pitman |
Broadcast
- Thursday 20:00
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