Just another version of you premiere arrivals 2016. Directors heidi ewing and rachel grady attend the norman lear. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. But little or no mention at all of lears longtime producing partner, the late, great bud yorkin. 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. 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. But little or no mention at all of lear s longtime producing partner, the late, great bud yorkin. Norman lear on his latino all in the family, why trump is americas middle finger 5.
Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv legacy. Lear s life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Norman milton lear born july 27, 1922 is an american television writer and producer who. Norman lear created the groundbreaking shows good times, the jeffersons, all in the family and more. Bethesda row july 22nd seattle siff center july 22nd boston kendall july 29th. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s.
This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads. 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 directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady. The 2016 sundance film festival took place from january 21 to january 31, 2016. Just another version of you is an intriguing retrospective codirected by oscarnominees heidi ewing and rachel grady. Just another version of you, producer philip rosenthal everybody loves raymond claims that the history of television can be divided into two periods. The first lineup of competition films was announced december 2, 2015.
Season 30 episode 8 2m 24s largely responsible for the explosion of. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau.
How do you present a lifespanning overview in a way thats not a. In his 90s, lear has crossed unimaginable measures of impact and history. 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. Norman lear was one of the most influential producers in the history of the television medium. Norman lear calls donald trump americas middle finger. 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. Just another version of you 2016 cast and crew producer norman lear creates all in the family, the jeffersons, sanford and son. Just another version of you 2016 cast and crew producer norman lear creates all in the family, the jeffersons, sanford and son, good times and other classic tv shows.
The first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. There are lessons to be gleaned about creativity and longevity from norman lear. After making 16 series and 700 hours of primetime tv, lear decided to leave the entertainment industry and become a political activist. Just another version of you 2016 producer norman lear creates all in the family, the jeffersons, sanford and son, good times and. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. Just another version of you, directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady, to music box films. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. 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 2016 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and. Just another version of you 2016 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Although the title just another version of you is inspired by a bumper sticker on lears car and his core belief in universal humanism, when it. Pbs and american masters pictures have sold theatrical rights to norman lear. 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. Season 30 episode 8 2m 24s largely responsible for the explosion of bold american television in the 1970s, writer. 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. Jerry perenchio worked for decades with norman lear to run and manage the business. There are also those who the term legend simply doesnt do.
Now well into his nineties, he lives by the same motto as he did in his heyday. 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. 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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing norman lear. Sep 01, 2016 the first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. The closing night film was louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater dream is destiny.
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. Norman lear, his signature white canvas hat firmly in place, sat in an emptying theater here on friday. Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9 p. 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, producer philip rosenthal everybody loves raymond claims that the history of. Norman lear and aaron sorkin help atx festival reach new heights. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic.
Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the t. Just another version of you at my local dollar tree. Jul, 2016 ever since it wowed openingnight crowds at sundance 2016, documentary biopic norman lear. Just another version of you has met a range of reactions. How norman lear directors found just another version of. They present a revealing view inside the mind of norman lear, a pivotal figure in the evolution of american culture. 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.
Just another version of you in us theaters july 8, 2016. Just another version of you follows tv icon norman lear. Jan 22, 2016 norman lear is their first nonfiction profile piece, and it suffers from a problem that bedevils plenty of films in the genre. Just another version of you the trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and rachel gradys technically imaginative doc. Just another version of you 2016 starring norman lear and john amos on dvd and bluray. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. At 93, an energetic, funny and thoughtful lear looks back on a career that. 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 lear is their first nonfiction profile piece, and it suffers from a problem that bedevils plenty of films in the genre. From directors heidi ewing and rachel grady, norman lear. Just another version of you sounds off on politics. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr.
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