Lightning Over Water

This documentary takes a look into the life of one of the more influential figures in the history of Hollywood. Nicholas Ray over the course of his lifetime, is responsible for making motion pictures involving some of the most prominent names in all of Hollywood. His numerous films have attained cult status in the world of many eyes. One of the many filmmakers that Ray had touched over the years, is Wim Wenders. In this documentary, Wenders takes an intimate look into the life of this hero of his, who unfortunately is slowly succumbing to the horrible effects of cancer.