Who is Rainer Werner Fassbinder from Flashback: A Brief History of Film and what is their importance?

Rainer Werner Fassbinder was considered the leading filmmaker in the west German movements. Extremely prolific, he created over 40 movies in 14 years. He performed in his own works as an actor and was a writer-director for television, live theater, and radio. His films show some Hollywood influence, and he created gangster films, screwball comedies, film noir, classical literature adaptations, westerns, and science fiction. Outsiders searching for acceptance were a main focus in his films. He highlighted love relationships and politics. The film that made him an international wonder was "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul."