Sundance norman lear doc just another version of you goes to. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early. The opening night film of this years sundance film festival, norman lear. Lear was 93 years old when interviewed for this film. Lear stakes out that position in a new, 7 12minute video from directors heidi ewing and rachel grady, who also directed the documentary norman lear. They present a revealing view inside the mind of norman lear, a pivotal figure in the evolution of american culture. Just another version of you is a delightful and revelatory documentary about a man who proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism.
The first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9 p. Pbs imprint american masters pictures and music box films will release the film theatrically, while netflix has exclusive subscription streaming. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. With unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters norman lear. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman. Just another version of you, producer philip rosenthal everybody loves raymond claims that the history of television can be divided into two periods.
Just another version of you the trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and rachel gradys technically imaginative doc. Jul 11, 2016 nprs robert siegel talks to legendary television producer norman lear about some insights into his character featured in a new documentary about his life called just another version of you. Jul 21, 2016 all of these contributions are duly celebrated in norman lear. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. Produced all in the family, good times, mary hartman, spinal tap, stand by me, princess bride. Really gives you an idea of how influential lear is. Just another version of you 2016 producer norman lear creates all in the family, the jeffersons, sanford and son, good times and other classic tv shows. Jan 29, 2016 sundance norman lear doc just another version of you goes to netflix and music box lena dunham video by matt brennan and anne thompson jan 29, 2016 6. Lear is introduced to my blue heaven, his favorite song, and casts a shadow in his everpresent brimmed hats. Just another version of you, heidi ewing and rachel gradys profile of a man who, at 93, still has it gratifyingly together.
Apr 17, 2016 there will never be another quite like him. Just another version of you 2016 tvma 1h 31m documentaries this documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all in the family, with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. At one point, lear states i never lost my childlike view of the world, and he says that contributed to always having a fresh approach.
Just another version of you the title comes from the bumper sticker on his car and represents his motto in life that despite our differences, we are all just variations of each other tells the story of how a young boy from new haven, connecticut grew up to become one of the most influential and commercially successful television producers. Just another version of you is an interlaced cradletograve story without the grave. This documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Frances lear, the feminist activist, is the perfect life partner for norman, and the film captures their magic. Norman lear has enjoyed a long career in television and film, producing hits like all in the family and the jeffersons. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as all in the family, maude, good times, and the jeffersons, boldly cracked open dialogue and shifted the national consciousness.
Norman milton lear born july 27, 1922 is an american television writer and producer who produced many 1970s sitcoms such as all in the family, sanford and son, one day at a time, the jeffersons, good times, and maude. Lear is a great camera subject, a brilliant storyteller and so emotionally transparent that you might not mind if he went on for another halfhour. Just another version of you combines stories from his. Sundance norman lear doc just another version of you goes. Just another version of you pays tribute to its subjects brilliant legacy with an entertaining primer. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lears name is synonymous with the sitcom. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s.
Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. Just another version of you wants to remind you again, and again, and again that norman lear is a genius. Norman lear confronts old age in a new video short, not dead. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear. With unprecedented access to norman lear, his work and his massive personal archives, this documentary combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking tv success and social activism. San rafael, ca smith rafael film center august 9th columbus, oh wexner august 12th minneapolis lagoon cinema august 12th houston 14 pews august th tacoma, washington grand cinema august 23rd austin afs august 24th cary, nc the cary theater august 25th bloomington, in indiana university cinema august 27th. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau.
They make such an impressive team committed to their causes, yet still maintaining a solid marriage. Breaking down the fourth wall to create an evocative collage where past and present. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization people for the american way in 1981 and has supported first amendment rights and progressive causes. Oct 25, 2016 directed by heidi ewing, rachel grady, annette jolles. Norman lear confronts old age in a new video short, not.
With john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau, valerie bertinelli. Jan 22, 2016 lear is presented in bold terms in the filmas a genius, as a patriotbut theres neither the complexity nor the greatness in norman lear necessary to help sell the hagiographic treatment. Just another version of you is an intriguing retrospective codirected by oscarnominees heidi ewing and rachel grady. Sundance norman lear doc just another version of you. Another version of you official trailer available on digital, bluray, dvd, and streaming now. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. Just another version of you is poetic in its precious look at lear with the inclusion of importantly stunning scenes that still bring tears to his eyes. In 2017, lear served as executive producer for one day at a time, the reboot of his 19751984 show of the same name that premiered on netflix starring justina machado and rita moreno as a cubanamerican family. Codirector heidi ewing and rachel gradys open access to lear elevates this film. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as all in the family, maude, good times, and the jeffersons, boldly cracked open dialogue and shifted the national consciousness, injecting enlightened humanism into sociopolitical. Lear, the prolific writer and producer behind the shows all in the family, maude, good times, and the jeffersons, is still sharp and driven at age 93, and filmmakers rachel grady and heidi ewing delve into lears long career by mostly letting. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Touching on the many facets of his life, from growing up jewish on the east coast, to serving in world war ii and returning to america to work in tv. Just another version of you premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9. Just another version of you is a biography of one of tvs most influential producers, and an influential american, period. To further explore the lives and works of masters past and present, american masters offers streaming video of select films, outtakes, filmmaker. Just another version of you official trailer youtube.
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