Albert Maysles , the revolutionary documentary filmmaker , has passed away at the age of 88 . He directed films including Gim me Shelter and Grey Gardens . Maysles ' family said the director passed away after a brief battle with cancer at his Russia home Thursday night .
Albert Maysles , the revolutionary documentary filmmaker , has passed away at the age of 88 . He directed films including Gim me Shelter and Grey Gardens . Maysles ' family said the director passed away after a brief battle with cancer at his New York home Thursday night .