Just another version of you the trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and rachel gradys technically imaginative doc. Heidi ewing is a director, producer, and writer of documentary films. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. Just another version of you heidi ewing, rachel grady. Tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that. Just another version of you is a biography of one of tvs most influential producers, and an influential american, period. Actress isabella gomez attends the premiere norman lear.
Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, oct. 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. In his 90s, lear has crossed unimaginable measures of impact and history. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. 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. He recently wrapped up an autobiography, was featured in a new documentary about his life norman lear. Norman lear just another version of you new york premiere. Any actoractress with a charming smile, a great head of hair, who can survive in hollywoods shark infested waters long enough, will eventually get slapped with the term legend. Sep 01, 2016 the first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. 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 poetic in its precious look at lear with the inclusion of importantly stunning scenes that still bring tears to his eyes. Breaking down the fourth wall to create an evocative collage where past and present intermingle. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s. As an activist, he founded people for the american way. Other films as a director include the boys of baraka, freakonomics, and the education of mohammed hussein. 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 is the definitive chronicle of mr.
Norman lear created the groundbreaking shows good times, the jeffersons, all in. Jan 22, 2016 even in his 90s, television writer and producer norman lear remains a major creative force, his legacy of groundbreaking sitcoms like all in the family casting a large shadow over what passes for. Producer norman lear creates all in the family, the jeffersons, sanford and son, good times and other classic tv shows. Just another version of you full movie in hd visit arguably the most influential creator, writer. There are also those who the term legend simply doesnt do. Just another version of you was the opening night selection of the 2016 sundance film festival and premiered on pbs american masters on october 25, 2016. Filmmaker 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. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Dans ce documentaire immersif, poitras tourne sa camera sur une autre figure controversee.
Just another version of you on rotten tomatoes, then check our tomatometer to find out what the critics say. Jan 22, 2016 lear has had his fair share of accolades, but theres likely been no better tribute to the man and his art than the documentary norman lear. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. Just another version of you at the wga theater on july 14, 2016 in beverly hills, california. 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. Norman lear created the groundbreaking shows good times, the jeffersons, all in the family and more. Just another version of you and has a handful of tv projects in the pipeline. Lear has had his fair share of accolades, but theres likely been no better tribute to the man and his art than the documentary norman lear. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv legacy. Just another version of you premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9. Just another version of you where we see lear, backstage at good morning america. Lear is the subject of the pbs american masters episode, norman lear. Just another version of you 2016 films complets gratis.
Just another version of you 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 race, class, creed, and feminism. Theres a scene in heidi ewing and rachel gradys richly entertaining documentary norman lear. Just another version of you 2016 starring norman lear and john amos on dvd and bluray. Norman milton lear born july 27, 1922 is an american television writer and producer who. Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Produced all in the family, good times, mary hartman, spinal tap, stand by me, princess bride. Aug 06, 2016 in his 90s, lear has crossed unimaginable measures of impact and history. Just another version of you official trailer youtube. He has received four emmy awards, a peabody, and the national medal of arts. Tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels usa today. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the. With unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters norman lear.
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. The first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. 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. 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 stylishly chronicles his vast contributions. Just another version of you is an intriguing retrospective codirected by oscarnominees heidi ewing and rachel grady. Nprs robert siegel talks to legendary television producer norman lear about some insights into his character featured in a new documentary. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. Growing up as a new haven, connecticut jewish boy to parents of ukrainian and russian ancestry, norman lears sense of involvement and purpose came early. 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. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early.
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