Mike Figgis Releases Documentary Trailer on Coppola's Self-Funded Megalopolis

Mike Figgis' documentary Megadoc offers an intimate, fly-on-the-wall look at Francis Ford Coppola's tumultuous and decades-long journey to create his self-financed passion project, Megalopolis, which cost $120 million and featured a star-studded cast including Adam Driver and Shia LaBeouf. The film reveals Coppola's confrontations with chaos on set, his clashes with LaBeouf, and the director's unrelenting commitment to his vision despite the movie's commercial failure and critical panning. Megadoc captures Coppola's unique creative process, blending Roman history, political allegory, and his own cinematic style, while also showcasing candid interviews with cast members and fellow director George Lucas, who contrasts Coppola's bold, risk-taking approach with his own methodical style. The documentary premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and is set for limited theatrical release, providing a compelling portrait of one of America's most esteemed yet inconsistent filmmakers at work on a highly personal and ambitious project. Coppola himself emphasizes that his motivation is not fame or money but the joy of making something beautiful, regardless of the risks involved. Megadoc has been praised for its insightful and raw depiction of the chaotic and passionate process behind an epic indie film production.