D. A. Pennebaker was an American documentary filmmaker and a pioneer of direct cinema, born on July 15, 1925, and passed away on August 1, 2019. His work primarily focused on the performing arts and politics. In 2013, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored his body of work with an honorary Oscar. The Independent referred to Pennebaker as 'a leading chronicler of countercultural 1960s.' His films significantly influenced the documentary genre and showcased an innovative approach to capturing reality.
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July 15, 1925 Facts
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D. A. Pennebaker belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Evanston
Place of Death: Sag Harbor
Educated At: Salisbury School | Yale University
Occupation: producer | documentarian | film editor | director | film producer | film director | cinematographer | actor | screenwriter
Spouses: Chris Hegedus
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship | Academy Honorary Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Cancer 39 | 23 Cancer 27 | 29 Libra 46 |
| Moon | 25 Taurus 36 | 23 Pisces 19 | 15 Capricorn 43 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 19 | 15 Leo 19 | 10 Scorpio 24 |
| Venus | 14 Leo 46 | 12 Gemini 20 | 13 Sagittarius 58 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 11 | 16 Virgo 25 | 16 Libra 13 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 44 | 8 Cancer 9 | 15 Capricorn 32 |
| Saturn | 8 Scorpio 12 | 1 Aries 49 | 15 Scorpio 27 |
| Uranus | 25 Pisces 23 | 0 Gemini 22 | 22 Pisces 9 |
| Neptune | 21 Leo 12 | 2 Aries 8 | 24 Leo 27 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 20 | 2 Aquarius 48 | 14 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 5 Leo 16 | 21 Pisces 7 | 29 Cancer 58 |
| Ketu | 5 Aquarius 16 | 21 Virgo 7 | 29 Capricorn 58 |
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