American film director and producer. Directed the 1980 musical Xanadu and later produced and directed political documentaries.

Directed the feature film Xanadu (1980). Later focused on political and investigative documentaries and founded Brave New Films; notable documentaries include Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism and Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price.

One review examines Robert Greenwald's Xanadu (1980) as a kitschy, neon-drenched musical with striking period visuals. The reviewer notes its box-office failure but strong record success and cult status. Praise centres on effects, fashion and pure dreamlike spectacle.

For:Fans of musicals, cult-film enthusiasts, 1970s–80s pop culture and neon/kitsch aesthetics

 Xanaduuuuuuu the last great Hollywood musical, starring Olivia Newton John and the music of ELO.

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