Goodfellas - Scorsese Hailed For Documentary Work

GOODFELLAS movie-maker MARTIN SCORSESE is to be honoured for his work in non-fiction with a top award at the Silverdocs documentary film festival next month (JUN06). The maverick director, whose documentary work includes the recent BOB DYLAN: NO DIRECTION HOME and rock concert classic THE LAST WALTZ, has been hailed an inspiration and praised for his work uncovering US culture. Festival director PATRICIA FINNERAN says, "It's about telling America's story, but it's also about telling a story with artistry. "I think his stories about great musical artists really help us understand our American musical culture and national consensus." Scorsese will be on hand at the festival to discuss his documentaries, and will also see The Last Waltz shown on a giant outdoor screen. Silverdocs is sponsored by the American Film Institute and the Discovery Channel and will take place between 13 and 18 June in Silver Spring, Maryland, boasting 25 premieres in 100 film screenings.