Robin Lung & Leigh Mierke prepare to film the initial inspection of KUKAN at AMPAS
Producer Robin Lung travels to Los Angeles to film the arrival of the only known full print of the 1941 Oscar-winning documentary KUKAN at the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Archives in Los Angeles. Previously “lost” for decades, the print is badly damaged and needs a full restoration.
An interview with AMPAS documentary curator Ed Carter reveals interesting facts about the film, but leaves many questions unanswered.
AMPAS documentary curator Ed Carter inspects KUKAN film reel
Filming at AMPAS was made possible by the generous help of fellow documentary producer Rebecca Bozzo (Frank Borzage, Director) and cinematographer Leigh Mierke.
My dear friend and talented musician John Zainer pitched in as sound man.
- Leigh Mierke and John Zainer film Ed Carter opening KUKAN shipping box.
