Matthew Modine To Produce New Stanley Kubrick Documentary

Full Metal Jacket is one of Stanley Kubrick seminal films and now one of it’s is producing a documentary. Matthew Modine will be part of A Modern Art Masterpiece: The Untold Story Of Full Metal Jacket.

The major documentary written, produced and directed by Stephen Rigg which will explore the making of the landmark Vietnam war film. Including a series of over 30 new interviews, extensive and definitive conversations with Matthew Modine, Vincent D’Onofrio and Arliss Howard, the story unfolds through new, first-hand accounts from the cast and crew. It is narrated using newly discovered and previously unheard audio interviews with Stanley Kubrick himself, revealing intimate details of his life and work in the 1980s.

Richly illustrated with exclusive archival materials, including thousands of candid behind-the -scenes photographs and never-before-released audio of Kubrick rehearsing with the actors at Pinewood Studios in 1986, a gripping story emerges of the drama and challenges behind this complex production, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a true cinematic artist at work.

Speaking about the project, writer and director Stephen Rigg says: “For decades, the making of FULL METAL JACKET has been shrouded in myth and mystery. Through the voices of those who were there, guided by Stanley Kubrick’s own words — our film finally tells the full story. This isn’t just a retrospective; it’s an immersive journey back to the 1980s, recreating the atmosphere and intensity of life on set. FULL METAL JACKET remains one of the most enduring war films of the 20th century, and this documentary offers a fresh perspective on Kubrick’s creative process and the remarkable people who helped bring his vision to life.”

“There has never been a documentary film quite like ‘A Modern Art Masterpiece’ and our unique access to archival materials, exclusive interviews, and commitment to a stunning visual ethos, make this film a truly unique production and one that I am very proud to be a part of”, adds writer/producer Hank Starrs.

Executive Producers in the US are Rich Kane, James Hancock (Cheatin’, Geekin’ with James Hancock) and  Jarratt Carson (Profiles From The Frontline, The Amazing Race). UK Executive Producers include Amer Hilal (Where to Land, The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee) and Adrian Lord (The Terror of Our Ways).

A number of previously unseen images have been released showcasing special behind-the-scenes moments…