Peter Thompson

Born: 1944-07-24

Peter Thompson (7/24/1944 – 5/23/2013) was an American filmmaker renowned for his innovative documentary style. Born in San Marino, California, he pursued studies in classical guitar under Andrés Segovia and earned degrees in comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine. Thompson's filmography includes notable works such as Two Portraits (1982), Universal Hotel (1986), and Universal Citizen (1987). His films often explore complex human experiences through minimalist techniques, earning him recognition as a significant yet underappreciated figure in Chicago's film scene.


Placeholder

Universal Hotel

as The Narrator
Released: 1986-12-31

Universal Hotel combines objective and subjective elements. In it, Thompson chronicles his...

Movie page

Universal Citizen

as Narrator
Released: 1987-01-05

Universal Citizen is a multifaceted personal travelogue that brings us to a real Universal...

Movie page