In this tightly focused, eye-opening documentary, five of today’s most prominent filmmakers – Curtis Hanson, William Friedkin, Guillermo del Toro, Francis Lawrence and Christopher McQuarrie – break down one of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpieces in fascinating detail. Sharing insights only filmmakers could provide, these artists illuminate the genius of Hitchcock’s techniques, from camera placement to editing to the brilliant use of silence. Lavishly Illustrated with clips from the film, this documentary places North by Northwest in its rightful spot in film history – as one for the ages.