"Altman," a documentary on the legendary filmmaker Robert Altman, known for such films as M*A*S*H and "Popeye," is coming to Epix.

The documentary explores the legacy of Robert Altman, one of the true independents of film. Altman was known for his improvisational and often confrontational style of filmmaking. Robert Altman defied Hollywood conventions, broke genres and reinvented what movies could be.  He continued making movies until he died in 2006 at the age of 81.

Pay channel Epix plans to premiere "Altman" on August 6 at 8.

"Altman," first screened at the University of California, Los Angeles, on June 20 as part of a retrospective of Altman's films.

"Altman" was directed by Ron Mann.Mann made the documentaries Comic Book Confidential (1988) and  Grass from 1999.

If you don't have Epix, "Altman" is set to be released on DVD  later in the year.

Epix will air a whole slew of Robert Altman movies as companions to the documentary. Epix will air
The Long Goodbye," "Popeye," and "Fool For Love."

Robert Altman directed the films "M*A*S*H," "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," "Nashville," "The Player," "ShortCuts," "Gosford Park,"and "A Prairie Home Companion."

The documentary features appearances by Paul Thomas Anderson, James Caan, Keith Carradine, Elliott Gould, Philip Baker Hall, Sally Kellerman, Lyle Lovett, Julianne Moore, Michael Murphy, Lily Tomlin, Robin Williams and Bruce Willis.