King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

2005 • 232 min • Documentary

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Synopsis

Academy Award - winning filmmaker Peter Jackson invites you behind the scenes of his latest movie to witness the birth of King Kong.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

38 reviews

75 Audience · 38 · 100%

This documentary offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Peter Jackson's King Kong. Viewers will see the creative process, technical challenges, and dedication involved in bringing the epic film to life.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Brief glimpses of film violence (from King Kong)
Some behind-the-scenes stress

What it models well

Creativity and innovation
Teamwork and collaboration
Perseverance in filmmaking

Talk about it after

How movies are made
The difference between fiction and documentary
What goes into creating special effects

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