Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire (2014)

In the searing heat of 1943 summer, a determined 19-year-old lad, clad in simple jeans, a T-shirt and a red Fedora, embarks on a journey to New York with nothing more than a handful of dollars and an audacious dream - to conquer the world of acting. A decade later, this dream is realized spectacularly, as he earns the illustrious title of the finest screen actor in history. His unforgettable performances in cinematic masterpieces like 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' 'The Wild One,' and 'On the Waterfront' not only redefine acting with his instinctive and raw charisma but also inspire a whole generation of youth, crowning him a timeless icon. 'Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire' intricately weaves the narrative of Brando's life, tracing his humble beginnings as a farm boy from Omaha, Nebraska to his electrifying rise to unparallelled stardom in New York. This riveting portrayal is enriched with rare archival footage and intimate interviews with those closest to him, providing an unprecedented peek into the life, era, and struggles of the man who morphed into the legendary figure revered globally. This film serves as a testament to the life of an extraordinary man who dared to dream, dared to defy, and dared to become Marlon Brando.

Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire is a documentary movie featuring Vittorio Storaro and directed by Philippe Kohly.

Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.