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In short, the film inserts us into a solipsistic universe of norman lear, one that also overlaps many of the most significant social, political, and showbiz issues. Norman milton lear was born in new haven, connecticut, to eniejeanette sokolovsky and hyman herman lear. Norman lear movie trailer george clooney documentary, 2016. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv legacy.
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. Norman lear is the author of even this i get to experience 3. Oct 20, 2016 capturing the essence of norman lear a documentary on pbs reveals the successes, failures and brilliance of this top tv producer. Time magazine april 5, 1976 im damned glad to be norman lear, says norman lear. After wartime air force service, lear became a radio and tv comedy writer, gaining his first fame when he was publicly fired by martin and lewis. 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. 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, norman lear is heralded as the saviour of television. A photo of a young norman lear, from the american masters documentary. In his new autobiography, even this i get to experience, the 92yearold lear. Im thrilled that we can include him in the roster of. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr. Growing up as a new haven, connecticut jewish boy to parents of ukrainian and russian ancestry, norman lear s sense of involvement and purpose came early. Documentary on tv producer norman lear next avenue.
The pair begin their story at the beginning of lears life, using his memoir as a kind of backdrop. Norman milton lear born july 27, 1922 is an american television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as all in the family, sanford and son, one day at a time, the jeffersons, good times, and maude. Bethesda row july 22nd seattle siff center july 22nd boston kendall july 29th toronto bloor. Watch the trailer for the norman lear documentary, a profile. Aug 06, 2016 in his 90s, lear has crossed unimaginable measures of impact and history.
Just another version of you, has debuted, showing a fascinating chronicle of tv history. Norman lear on american masters 10252016 a year ago, when norman lear published his memoir, suddenly he was turning up on talk shows and stages everywhere. The first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. Pbss american masters profiles norman lear the boston. Last months 19th installment of ebertfest in champaign, illinois, was a tremendous joy from beginning to end. The project will feature new interviews with lear, george clooney, carl and rob reiner and more.
Documentary about norman lear leaves you wanting more. The film inserts us into a solipsistic universe of norman lear, one that also overlaps many of the most significant social, political, and showbiz issues of the second half of the 20th century. 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. Norman lear biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. The documentary also features colorful stories from lears family, friends and collaborators, including john amos, george clooney, alan horn. As the creator of such monumental shows as all in the family, the jeffersons, and maude, several colleagues and fans credit him as being a pioneer of progressive television storytelling. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. He recounts how he broke into the business by finagling danny thomass phone number from his office and pitching a comedy routine idea to him personally. Today, even the most harmless tv comedies feature material about these subjects, but before norman, that was far from the case.
It emphasizes how lear s shows reflected the political and cultural milieu. Lear, who is now 93, appears prominently in this documentary, as do george clooney, jay leno, russell simmons, and many other luminaries. Just another version of you is a pretty meager tribute to the creator of such classics as. Telecharger norman television film complet en francais vf. Just another version of you is a biography of one of tvs most influential producers, and an influential american, period. May 31, 2016 a look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear. Jul 10, 2016 lears work, the man himself, and his incredible life are the subject of norman lear. All of the above with norman lear takes listeners on an enlightening ride of conversation, from comedy to family, current events, music, politics, social issues and more. The single most influential person in tv history may well be producer norman lear, who changed the medium and american culture with landmark shows such as all in the family, maude, good times, the jeffersons and mary hartman, mary hartman. Lears life and work, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic.
They have a daughter ellen lear who was born in 1947. Norman lear talks about the new pbs documentary another. His legendary 1970s tv shows all in the family, good times, the jeffersons, and maude used comedy and unforgettable characters to boldly crack open a cultural dialogue and shift the national consciousness about class, race, faith, and feminism. American writerdirectorproducer norman lear was a graduate of emerson college. He enumerates his continued television writing jobs for such stars as dean. A conversation with norman lear and one day at a time at wolf theatre on june. Norman lear, the legendary tv producer who created all in the family among others, is feted in this bio documentary, with appearances from amy poehler, george clooney and jon stewart. A documentary by heidi ewing and rachel grady featuring norman lear, george clooney, rob reiner, carl reiner and mel brooks.
Podcast norman lear television, film, political and. This documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all in the. Oh, no, sir, master jefferson, you done showed me the way. Sep 30, 2016 executive producercreator norman lear attends the television academy foundation and netflix presents the power of tv. Norman lear has enjoyed a long career in television and film, and as a political and social activist and philanthropist. His fathers family was from russia and his mother emigrated from ukraine. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau. Lear s life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Heidi ewing, rachel grady tuesday film series arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times.
Norman lear biography, movie highlights and photos. Norman lear has changed the face of television, and at least 120 million americans watch norman lear shows every week. With his friend and longtime collaborator bud yorkin, lear. Arguably the most influential television creator of all time, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. I love norman lear and his works, and im glad i purchased this documentary. Norman lear, bea arthur, george clooney, jay leno, rob reiner director. Norman lear movie trailer george clooney documentary. Norman lear calls donald trump americas middle finger.
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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. Lear began his television writing career in 1950 when he and his partner. I just preordered the norman lear collection on dvd. Jun 02, 2015 norman lear is a hero for me and for anyone who makes programs for television, said american masters executive producer michael kantor. As a political activiet, he founded the advocacy organization people for the american way in 1981 and has supported first amendment rights and progressive causes for many years. 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. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. By al alexanderfor the patriot ledger friday jul 29, 2016 at 7. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear.
Et july 15, 2016 norman lear, seen in the new documentary norman. Arguably the most influential creator, writer and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime in step with the times, with such 1970s shows as all in the family, maude, good times and the jeffersons. Just another version of you, the latest documentary from legendary duo rachel grady and heidi ewing. This fine documentary about norman lear, one of the paragons of american comedy tv, is a must see for anyone interested in screen. Just another version of you official trailer youtube. Norman lear confronts old age in a new video short, not. The first trailer for the norman lear documentary, norman lear. Jan 10, 2017 normal lears landmark sitcom about the bunker family, living in queens, during the turbulent 1970s, when all corners of american society were undergoing massive changes. For a man who revolutionized television, norman lear. Norman lear on his pbs american masters documentary just. King lear norman lear television, film, political and. Norman lear movie trailer george clooney documentary, 2016 a movie directed by heidi ewing, rachel grady cast. Adele lim, henry winkler, iliza shlesinger, norman lear emerson college may appear to be a relatively small liberal arts college, however, the school prides itself on its international connections and partnerships with other film schools throughout the wor.
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