A Letter to Elia is a 2010 documentary film directed by Kent Jones and Martin Scorsese that follows the life and career of film director Elia Kazan and how he influenced Scorsese. Made from clips from films, stills, readings from Kazan's autobiography, a speech he wrote on directing read by Elias Koteas, a videotaped interview done late in Kazan's life, and Scorsese's commentary on and off screen. Accolades 2010 Peabody Award Winner References External links A Letter to Elia @PBS.org 2010 films 2010s English-language films American documentary films Documentary films about film directors and producers Films directed by Martin Scorsese 2010 documentary films Films produced by Martin Scorsese Films directed by Kent Jones 2010s American films