Lewis foundation with additional support from the eli and edythe broad foundation, anne ulnick gumowitz, and cheryl and philip milstein family. However, most of the content is covered more thoroughly in lear s memoir even this i get to experience. The 2016 sundance film festival took place from january 21 to january 31, 2016. Norman lear confronts old age in a new video short, not dead. 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. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. The movie 1990 kings faith 20 love, now 2012 norman lear. Just another version of you, released in fall 2016, can be found on pbs and netflix. Theres a difference, after all, between output and legacy, particularly in a medium as freely accessible to the public as television. 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 times. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s. Everything coming and going on netflix in november.
Actress isabella gomez attends the premiere of music box films norman lear. 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. Linda moore and mike manko discuss norman lears over and next philosophy on the podcast. Heres whats coming toleaving netflix in november 2016. How much does producer norman lear know about learjets. Just another version of you at the wga theater on july 14, 2016 in beverly hills, california. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr. Tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels usa today. Norman lear is arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. If you havent already read the book, or even better, listened to the audible audiobook, i highly recommend watching this documentary first. There was a time in the 1970s when the mostwatched tv shows all had one thing in common. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear. Just another version of you official trailer youtube.
Just another version of you directors heidi ewing and rachel grady. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau. Even this i get to experience, the new memoir by the legendary tv producer norman lear, now available. Just another version of you directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady. First documentary about legendary showrunner, american.
Join facebook to connect with denai forsyth vandenberg and others you may know. I love norman lear and his works, and im glad i purchased this documentary. 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. Just another version of you has a curious habit of sidestepping some of the thornier and more interesting aspects of its subjects life. Had a pretty fair following, and he bred hatred for jews, for fdr, for the new deal. And still i rise and richard linklater dream is destiny. Just another version of you premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9. For a movie about the creator of some of the most pointed, controversial comedies in television history, norman lear. Just another version of you, directed by heidi ewing. Norman lear is the producer of, among others, the tv shows all in the family, good times. Photo by vivien killileawireimage embed textfortogglebutton547463236. The best gift ive ever gotten, ive gotten every day of my life, and thats waking up. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet.
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. There are lessons to be gleaned about creativity and longevity from norman lear. Guest appearances associated with the films will include elle actress isabelle huppert and norman lear. World premiere opening night selection, sundance, 2016. Breaking down the fourth wall to create an evocative collage where past and present intermingle. 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.
Lear s life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Just another version of you doesnt feel quite like the comfort. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Norman lear is arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television. The confessions of thomas quick 2016 cujo 1983 the doors 1991 the heartbreak kid 2007 jetsons. And remember you deserve to feel good about the direction you are taking in life.
Season 30 episode 8 2m 24s largely responsible for the explosion of bold american television in the 1970s, writer. Prior to joining american masters, his pbs documentary series superheroes. Just another version of you, and ben lears they call us monsters at. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. Just another version of you has been provided by the jonathan d. Funding for american masters is provided by the corporation for public broadcasting, rosalind p. Produced all in the family, good times, mary hartman, spinal tap, stand by me, princess bride.
Valerie bertinelli celebrity profile check out the latest valerie bertinelli photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The extra terrestrial and the uk version of shameless. Norman lear brought provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice into 120 million homes every week. Lear, 94, is also the subject of a new documentary, norman lear. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the. Jul 05, 2016 tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels. 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. Bern nadette stanis, portrayed thelma on the hit tv show good times duration. Just another version of you official trailer 1 2016. Robert reiner born march 6, 1947 is an american actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
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 is a biography of one of tvs most influential producers, and an influential american, period. 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. 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. Norman milton lear 2 is an american television writer and producer who. 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. Jul 06, 2016 its just a good thing to make sure you provide yourself enough time to actually do the reflection. Norman lear just another version of you 2016 720p hdtv. Not dead yet at the age of 93, norman lear is still entertaining america. Just another version of you, which will be among the films shown at the 36th annual festival, slated for july 21 to aug. 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.
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. Jan 22, 2016 with politics of representation in the u. Oct 01, 2015 denai forsyth vandenberg is on facebook. Just another version of you is an intriguing retrospective codirected by oscarnominees heidi ewing and rachel grady. American masters pictures was represented by three films at the 2016 sundance film festival. 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. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf.
Oct 20, 2016 heres whats coming toleaving netflix in november 2016. 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. Just another version of you 2016 starring norman lear and john amos on dvd and bluray. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. Sundance institute completes feature film lineup for 2016. The closing night film was louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater dream is destiny. 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. 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. Rachel grady is an american film director and producer. Grady at the miami film festival presentation of norman lear.
They present a revealing view inside the mind of norman lear, a pivotal figure in the evolution of american culture. 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. He proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism. Just another version of you screens on july 24, 2016 at 3. Norman lear just another version of you new york premiere. If you re not in the obit, eat breakfast completed companies shapirowest productions,gold entertainment title cast release date may 19, 2017. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv legacy. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Rachel grady at norman learjust another version of you. But little or no mention at all of lear s longtime producing partner, the late, great bud yorkin. I dont know what they were praying for at that moment across the street but i was praying for another gust of wind. Reviews from 2016 san francisco jewish film festival.