Martin Scorsese has deservedly earned a reputation as one of the leading filmmakers
             of his generation. He has a style all his own; and has clearly helped define the image of
             As one the most renowned filmmakers of his era, Martin Scorsese virtually
             defined the state of modern American cinema during the 1970s, '80s, 90's, and even
             present day. An ideal storyteller and visual stylist who lived and breathed movies, he
             won fame translating his passion and energy into a brand of film-making that crackled
             with kinetic excitement. Working well outside of the mainstream, Scorsese nevertheless
             emerged in the 1970s as a towering figure throughout the industry, achieving the kind
             of fame and universal recognition typically reserved for more commercially successful
             talents. A tireless supporter of film preservation, Scorsese worked to bridge the gap
             between cinema's history and future like no other director. Channeling the lessons of
             his inspirations into an extraordinarily personal and singular vision, he has remained
             positioned at the cutting edge of the medium, always pushing the envelope of the film
             experience with an intensity and courage unmatched by any of his contemporaries.
             As one of America's most critically acclaimed filmmakers for more than twenty
             years, Martin Scorsese achieved cinematic success with movies that reflect his own
             Italian-American, Catholic upbringing. Born on November 17, 1942, in Flushing, NY,
             Scorsese suffered from severe asthma, and as a result, was blocked from participating
             in sports and other common childhood activities. Consequently, Scorsese sought
             refuge in area movie houses, quickly becoming obsessed with the cinema, in particular.
             Raised in a devoutly Catholic environment, he initially studied to become a priest.
             Ultimately, however, Scorsese opted out of the clergy to enroll in film school at New
             York University, where he produced his first s
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