Just another version of you at my local dollar tree. Lear began his television writing career in 1950 when he and his partner, ed simmons, were signed to write for the ford star revue, starring jack haley. Just another version of you 2016 tvma 1h 31m criticallyacclaimed documentaries this documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all in the family, with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr. Cinemafive12 one stop shop for watching all your favorite movies online free. Submissions for the academy award for best documentary. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. Season 30 episode 8 2m 24s largely responsible for the explosion of bold american television in the 1970s, writer. At 93, an energetic, funny and thoughtful lear looks back on a career that. Aug 23, 2016 tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that drives his productivity. The first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. Just another version of you 2016 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of lear s life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. World premiere opening night selection, sundance, 2016. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s. He published a memoir, even this i get to experience, in 2014.
Jan 22, 2016 lear is presented in bold terms in the film as a genius, as a patriotbut theres neither the complexity nor the greatness in norman lear necessary to help sell the hagiographic treatment. Jun 01, 2016 from directors heidi ewing and rachel grady, norman lear. My bumper sticker reads 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. Sep 01, 2016 the first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. Jan 22, 2016 with politics of representation in the u. 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 2016, one of us 2017 and freakonomics 2010. Sundance norman lear doc just another version of you goes to netflix and music box lena. Norman lear is their first nonfiction profile piece, and it suffers from a problem that bedevils plenty of films in the genre. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This documentary uses a kid in a backstage dressing room or on stage under a spotlight wearing lears signature white hat to break up the sections of. These are the lists of documentary films that were shortlisted for the academy award for best documentary feature in recent years.
Norman lear was one of the most influential producers in the history of the television medium. 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. How do you present a lifespanning overview in a way thats not a. Codirector heidi ewing and rachel gradys open access to lear elevates this film. They talk about walking in on the shoulders of the people who preceded you. Subscribe to this channel for more exclusive videos. Just another version of you film at lincoln center. Lear is introduced to my blue heaven, his favorite song, and casts a shadow in his everpresent brimmed hats. On january 29, pbs and american masters pictures announced at the sundance film festival that they have sold theatrical rights to norman lear. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including the secret life of pets, mike and dave need wedding dates and how he fell in love. Just another version of you premiered this week at the sundance film festival.
He proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism. Share norman lear quotations about good times, comedy and violence. Just another version of you in us theaters july 8, 2016. Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. San rafael, ca smith rafael film center august 9th columbus, oh wexner august 12th minneapolis lagoon cinema august 12th houston 14 pews august th tacoma, washington grand cinema august 23rd austin afs august 24th cary, nc the cary theater august 25th bloomington, in indiana university cinema august 27th. You know, when people ask me about work i started i didnt start anything. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking tv success and social activism. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lears name is. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. 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. The film examines the long and legendary career of television pioneer norman lear, the producer and activist behind a long run of hugely influential shows during the 1970s and 80s, among them all. 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.
Season 30 episode 8 1h 24m 3s with unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters. She is currently completing her currently untitled first narrative feature which was filmed in mexico in the fall of 2018. Jul 11, 2016 just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv legacy nprs robert siegel talks to legendary television producer norman lear about some insights into his character featured in a new. But little or no mention at all of lear s longtime producing partner, the late, great bud yorkin. 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. Ever since it wowed openingnight crowds at sundance 2016, documentary biopic norman lear. Just another version of you the trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and rachel gradys technically imaginative doc. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below. Just another version of you pays tribute to its subjects brilliant legacy with an entertaining primer peppered with his own fascinating reflections. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lears name is synonymous with the sitcom.
Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. With unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters 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. Just another version of you follows tv icon norman lear. Watch movies online cinemafive12, stream movies online free. How norman lear directors found just another version of. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. 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 is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. Just another version of you is an interlaced cradletograve story without the grave. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic at 93, mr. Just another version of you, directed by heidi ewing. Just another version of you discussion with codirector rachel grady and film subject norman lear on august 7, 2016 at the samuel goldwyn theater. Norman lear calls donald trump americas middle finger.
Just another version of you is a biography of one of tvs most influential producers, and an influential american, period. 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. Published on jun 23, 2016 filmmakers heidi ewing, rachel grady introduce their documentary norman lear. For a movie about the creator of some of the most pointed, controversial comedies in television history, norman lear. Watch movies with title starting with n online free. Just another version of you has met a range of reactions. 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 pays tribute to its subjects brilliant legacy with an entertaining primer peppered with his own. Just another version of you also sticks to this formula, but in this case, the cliches are appropriate. 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. Lear s life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic.
One of us and thy fathers chair 24 october 2017 filmexperience. Jul 21, 2016 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 came to race especially the dyno. The directors of 10 of the top contenders for the best documentary feature oscar will be heading south for the 20th savannah film festival, which is set to run oct. Norman lear brought provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice into 120 million homes every week. Box films will release the film theatrically, while netflix has exclusive subscription streaming for us and canada. Sundance norman lear doc just another version of you goes to. Just another version of you 2016 tvma 1h 31m criticallyacclaimed documentaries this documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all in the family, with comments from friends, family and.
I streamed this on pbs as part of the american masters series. Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25. The 2016 sundance film festival took place from january 21 to january 31, 2016. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. I dont have a single regret, norman lear said at the premiere of the documentary about his life, just another version of you.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Sundance officially sidesteps oscar controversy, but its. Norman lear has enjoyed a long career in television and film, and as a political and social activist and philanthropist. The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the 70s. Just another version of you 2016 tvma 1h 31m historical documentaries this documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all in the family, with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators. At 93, an energetic, funny and thoughtful norman lear looks back. Dutch premiere at idfa 2016 a biographical portrait of norman lear, whose popular sitcoms such as all in the family dealt with sensitive issues in 1970s america. Tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early. Lear was a trailblazing artist, but his genius was that he put his radical.
Just another version of you doesnt feel quite like the comfort. The closing night film was louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater. The first lineup of competition films was announced december 2, 2015. Just another version of you directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady.
Just another version of you 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Just another version of you doesnt address itself to all the current manifestations of the national attitudes at stake in all in the family, but. Just another version of you official trailer 1 2016. With unprecedented access to norman lear, his work and his massive personal archives, this documentary combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking tv success and social activism. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. Norman lear just another version of you new york premiere. Norman lear on his latino all in the family, why trump is americas middle finger 5. Just another version of you, was selected by sundance long before oscar voters, for the second year in a row, put forth an allwhite field of acting. Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9 p. His influence on television, particularly his barrierbreaking insertion of racial issues into the sitcom medium, was chronicled in the documentary norman lear.
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