Just another version of you directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady usa, 2016, 92 min english, documentary the definitive chronicle of norman lears life, work and. Norman lear is the producer of, among others, the tv shows all in the family, good times. They present a revealing view inside the mind of norman lear, a pivotal figure in the evolution of american culture. There are lessons to be gleaned about creativity and longevity from norman lear. The first lineup of competition films was announced december 2, 2015. Just another version of you directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady.
On january 29, pbs and american masters pictures announced at the sundance film festival that they have sold theatrical rights to norman lear. Just another version of you, which will be among the films shown at the 36th annual festival, slated for july 21 to aug. The closing night film was louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater dream is destiny. Just another version of you doesnt feel quite like the comfort. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
Just another version of you screens on july 24, 2016 at 3. Grady at the miami film festival presentation of norman lear. Oct 20, 2016 heres whats coming toleaving netflix in november 2016. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the. Just another version of you pervert park ravenous sun choke new to bluraydvd anthropoid a rarely told story of world war ii gets a mostly thrilling update in sean ellis sturdy period piece. Had a pretty fair following, and he bred hatred for jews, for fdr, for the new deal.
Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. The 2016 sundance film festival took place from january 21 to january 31, 2016. Just another version of you premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9. Prior to joining american masters, his pbs documentary series superheroes. Norman milton lear born july 27, 1922 is an american television writer and producer who. Breaking down the fourth wall to create an evocative collage where past and present intermingle.
Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv legacy. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. Well, lear is the subject of a new documentary called just another version of you, and we talked the other day about his life and career, starting with the character of archie bunker and the. Theres a difference, after all, between output and legacy, particularly in a medium as freely accessible to the public as television. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. However, most of the content is covered more thoroughly in lear s memoir even this i get to experience. Valerie bertinelli celebrity profile check out the latest valerie bertinelli photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Sundance institute completes feature film lineup for 2016. Just another version of you at the wga theater on july 14, 2016 in beverly hills, california. 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. Funding for american masters is provided by the corporation for public broadcasting, rosalind p. Linda moore and mike manko discuss norman lears over and next philosophy on the podcast. Jul 08, 2016 just another version of youa slogan lear says is on his bumperstickercovers his personal life nicely but compactly, particularly his last two of three marriages. Just another version of you is a biography of one of tvs most influential producers, and an influential american, period.
Just another version of you, released in fall 2016, can be found on pbs and netflix. Just another version of you add to watchlist a look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear. As an actor, reiner first came to national prominence with the role of michael stivic on all in the family 19711979, a role that earned him two emmy awards during the 1970s. Norman lear is arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer. Norman lear just another version of you 2016 720p hdtv. The confessions of thomas quick 2016 cujo 1983 the doors 1991 the heartbreak kid 2007 jetsons. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s. While lear s novel does share some of the details behind my favorite all time television shows, maude, all in the family, jeffersons, good times etc it is not a tellall hollywood novel. Heidi ewing, rachel grady how did a poor jewish kid from connecticut bring us archie bunker and become one of the most successful television producers ever. French southern territories, gabon, gambia, georgia, germany, ghana. The best gift ive ever gotten, ive gotten every day of my life, and thats waking up. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau.
One could be forgiven for thinking that norman lears autobiography, even this i get to experience, would be a gushy valentine from the author to himself. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Produced all in the family, good times, mary hartman, spinal tap, stand by me, princess bride. The extra terrestrial and the uk version of shameless. Bern nadette stanis, portrayed thelma on the hit tv show good times duration.
If you havent already read the book, or even better, listened to the audible audiobook, i highly recommend watching this documentary first. Guest appearances associated with the films will include elle actress isabelle huppert and norman lear. Jul 05, 2016 tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels. He proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism. Ap roger eberts film festival this year will include 2016 psychological thriller elle and a film delving into the life of tv icon norman lear. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. And still i rise and richard linklater dream is destiny. Not dead yet at the age of 93, norman lear is still entertaining america. Everything coming and going on netflix in november. I dont know what they were praying for at that moment across the street but i was praying for another gust of wind. The movie 1990 kings faith 20 love, now 2012 norman lear. Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Season 30 episode 8 2m 24s largely responsible for the explosion of bold american television in the 1970s, writer.
Reviews from 2016 san francisco jewish film festival. Just another version of you, and ben lears they call us monsters at. Norman lear confronts old age in a new video short, not dead. Just another version of you, directed by heidi ewing. For a movie about the creator of some of the most pointed, controversial comedies in television history, norman lear. But little or no mention at all of lear s longtime producing partner, the late, great bud yorkin. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. Lear is a world war ii veteran, has received four emmy awards and a peabody, and was awarded a national medal of arts by president clinton. Join facebook to connect with denai forsyth vandenberg and others you may know. Just another version of you official trailer youtube. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr.
Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. Norman lear brought provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice into 120 million homes every week. If you re not in the obit, eat breakfast completed companies shapirowest productions,gold entertainment title cast release date may 19, 2017. American masters pictures was represented by three films at the 2016 sundance film festival. Just another version of you is an intriguing retrospective codirected by oscarnominees heidi ewing and rachel grady. The front page is a restoration west coast premiere of the rediscovered american release version, and cock of the air is a restoration world premiere of the original uncensored precode release version. First documentary about legendary showrunner, american. Norman lear just another version of you new york premiere. Actress isabella gomez attends the premiere of music box films norman lear. If you dive into this novel expecting a steamy, dramafilled, tellall novel about even this i get to experience, you will be disappointed.
Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. Just another version of you 2016 tvma 1h 31m biographical documentaries this documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all in the family, with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators. Heres whats coming toleaving netflix in november 2016. Norman milton lear 2 is an american television writer and producer who. Photo by vivien killileawireimage embed textfortogglebutton547463236. I love norman lear and his works, and im glad i purchased this documentary. There was a time in the 1970s when the mostwatched tv shows all had one thing in common. Rachel grady is an american film director and producer. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. Tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels usa today.
Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Robert reiner born march 6, 1947 is an american actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Brent miller is an american television and film producer best known for the netflix series one day at a time and the documentary feature norman lear. Jan 22, 2016 with politics of representation in the u. Just another version of you celebrates norman lear s tv legacy nprs robert siegel talks to legendary television producer norman lear about some insights into his character featured in a new.
World premiere opening night selection, sundance, 2016. Oct 01, 2015 denai forsyth vandenberg is on facebook. 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. Just another version of you official trailer 1 2016.
Jul 06, 2016 its just a good thing to make sure you provide yourself enough time to actually do the reflection. Even this i get to experience, the new memoir by the legendary tv producer norman lear, now available. Cold turkey, which lear wrote and directed, and a few films he produced, such as divorce american style and the night they raided minskys, were flashed briefly on screen, for about three seconds. Amy heckerling and guest attend norman lear just another version of you new york premiere at walter reade theater on july 7, 2016 in new york city. Just another version of you friday, july 8 thursday, august 4, 2016 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 debates on. Just another version of you 2016 starring norman lear and john amos on dvd and bluray. Just another version of you has been provided by the jonathan d.
Lear s life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Just another version of you has a curious habit of sidestepping some of the thornier and more interesting aspects of its subjects life. Rachel grady at norman learjust another version of you. How much does producer norman lear know about learjets. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear. Find films and movies featuring george clooney on allmovie. Lear, 94, is also the subject of a new documentary, norman lear. Lewis foundation with additional support from the eli and edythe broad foundation, anne ulnick gumowitz, and cheryl and philip milstein family. Norman lear is arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television. Just another version of you directors heidi ewing and rachel grady.