Scorsese Documentary Sets October Release Date

Apple TV+ will premiere a five part Martin Scorsese documentary on October 17, offering rare access to his archives and conversations with top collaborators.

Scorsese Documentary Sets October Release Date

Apple TV+ will premiere its five part documentary Mr. Scorsese on October 17. The project, directed by Rebecca Miller, uses exclusive access to Scorsese's private archives and features interviews with longtime collaborators such as Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Spielberg and Thelma Schoonmaker. The series also connects with friends and family members to trace the director's life from his early NYU student films to the present, examining recurring themes like human nature and morality.

A new first look clip shows Scorsese and his peers reflecting on how the Taxi Driver cut almost did not happen and the lengths he went to protect the film's integrity. The team behind the project includes Miller as director, Round Films, LBI Entertainment and Moxie Pictures as producers, and an executive group that blends industry legends with rising talents.

The documentary fits a growing trend of artist focused cinema on streaming platforms. It promises an intimate, archive driven portrait that may reshape how audiences remember Scorsese’s work. At the same time, it raises questions about memory and myth, since large parts depend on voices from collaborators and family. Apple appears to be betting on prestige and access as a way to deepen loyalty among cinephiles while inviting casual viewers into a long, cinematic conversation.

If the series leans into archival material and personal narratives, it risks presenting a single authorial view. The balance between reverence and critical distance will matter, as will how the show handles controversy or evolving interpretations of Scorsese's films. In any case, the project underscores streaming’s push to turn legacy names into ongoing cultural conversations.

Highlights

Memory and artistry collide as the archive speaks to a new generation of viewers.