Michael Blackwood

Michael Blackwood

Deceased · Born: Jul 15, 1934 · Died: Feb 24, 2023

Personal Details

BornJul 15, 1934 Breslau, Germany [now Wroclaw, Poland]
Spouse
  • Nancy Rosen

    ( Dec 3, 2025 to Feb 24, 2023 )
  • Ela Hockaday Kyle

Biography

Michael Blackwood Productions is a renowned independent production company that has meticulously crafted an extensive collection of over 150 documentaries, meticulously capturing the essence of the arts and its contributing artists, architects, choreographers, and composers.

This vast collection, comprising over 1,000 participants or subjects, spans an impressive six decades, commencing in the 1960s and encompassing earlier material, all the way to the second decade of the 21st Century.

These meticulously produced films serve as primary documents for educational and archival purposes, as well as informative and special interest pieces for the general public.

As a testament to its significance, a growing number of educational institutions, libraries, museums, and various media outlets around the world are acquiring these films, recognizing their immense value.

Michael Blackwood Productions is committed to preserving the underlying material and digitizing its analogue portfolio, ensuring the long-term preservation of this remarkable collection.

In essence, the company's collection is one of the largest and most significant of its kind, providing a unique window into the world of art, architecture, dance, and music.

Career

2016
George Segal
George Segal as Director
2001
1988
Tadao Ando
Tadao Ando as Director
1986
Mies
Mies as Director
1985
Empire City
Empire City as Director
1975
1972
Larry Rivers
Larry Rivers as Director
1970
1968
Monk in Europe
Monk in Europe as Director
Monk
Monk as Director