British director Michael Apted died on Thursday night at the age of 79. Apted was a prolific director, perhaps best known for directing the On series, a documentary series about fourteen 7-year-olds. Apted went on to do a new installment on which members of the group are elected every seven years. The series began in 1964 and continues until 2019, when the film’s subjects were 63. Apted was also known for directing Coal miner’s daughter, Gorillas in the mist and Gorky park, among many other films. “Michael was a fearless visionary as a director and an unparalleled guild leader. He saw the job while others did not, and we were all the beneficiaries of his wisdom and lifelong dedication,” said Thomas Schlamme, chief executive. of the Directors Guild of America, of which Apted was president for six years. The cause of Apted’s death is not yet known.
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