Our special edition of thumbnails features additional coverage of the festival published at variety, the chicago suntimes, the daily illini, smile politely and more. Lear is presented in bold terms in the filmas a genius, as a patriotbut theres neither the complexity nor the greatness in norman lear necessary to help sell the hagiographic treatment. Norman lear calls donald trump americas middle finger. Just another version of you finds pathos in an amiable, fluid construction that chronologically charts the career and political ambitions of tv producer norman lear, whose work on envelopepushing shows like all in the family, maude, and good times throughout the 1970s emblazoned him as a father figure for aspiring, socially conscious comedians. This documentary profiles legendary tv mogul norman lear, best known for creating a number of groundbreaking 1970s sitcoms all in the family, sanford and son, the jeffersons, one day at a time, maude, good times that plumbed the. Just another version of you at the wga theater on july 14, 2016 in beverly hills, california. I love norman lear and his works, and im glad i purchased this documentary. 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, good times, and maude. The 2016 sundance film festival took place from january 21 to january 31, 2016. All in the family creator norman lear, oscarnominee isabelle huppert and trailblazing filmmaker charles burnett are among the artistic giants who will presenting their. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early. Largely responsible for the explosion of bold american television in the 1970s, writerproducer norman lears name is synonymous with the.
Just another version of you is a delightful and revelatory documentary about a man who proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism. Arguably the most influential television creator of all. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau. However, most of the content is covered more thoroughly in lear s memoir even this i get to experience. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Norman lear, in full norman milton lear, born july 27, 1922, new haven, connecticut, u. 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. Aug 04, 2016 norman lear, whose creations include all in the family and the jeffersons, is the subject of the new documentary norman lear. The first lineup of competition films was announced december 2, 2015. 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.
A tricky approach ends up doing the film a disservice. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Just another version of you is an absolutely mesmerizing look at the greatest writer for american television. Just another version of you pays tribute to its subjects brilliant legacy with an entertaining. Just another version of you heidi ewing and rachel. Just another version of you, heidi ewing and rachel gradys profile of a man who, at 93, still has it gratifyingly together. Produced all in the family, good times, mary hartman, spinal tap, stand by me, princess bride. We have compiled our sites complete coverage of the festival into a table of contents, accompanied by several excellent articles from champaigns newspaper, the newsgazette. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of.
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. 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 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. 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. 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. 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. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr. The film previously premiered as the opening night film of the 2016 sundance film festival. As a big fan of his tv series, how in the world could you make a documentary about norman lear and leave out sanford and son completely, is beyond me. All of these contributions are duly celebrated in norman lear. Jan 22, 2016 lear is presented in bold terms in the filmas a genius, as a patriotbut theres neither the complexity nor the greatness in norman lear necessary to help sell the hagiographic treatment. The tv veteran the subject of sundances opening night film norman lear.
Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. Just another version of you dives into the life and career of this man who changed tv forever with those shows, and it makes for a surprisingly touching, charming and. The trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and. This documentary profiles legendary tv mogul norman lear, best known for creating a number of groundbreaking 1970s sitcoms all in the family, sanford and son, the jeffersons, one day at a time, maude, good times that plumbed the cultural changes roiling the country. Just another version of you is a production of loki films and thirteen productions llcs american masters for wnet.
Jul 11, 2016 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. 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. Just another version of you sounds off on politics and reveals his democratic presidential choice. Season 30 episode 8 2m 24s largely responsible for the explosion of bold american television in the 1970s, writer. 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. The opening night film of this years sundance film festival, norman lear. All in the family, the jeffersons, good times, mary hartman, mary hartman, maude, and fernwood tonight, just to name a few turned the american audience on its head when it came to. 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 directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady. The closing night film was louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater dream is destiny. If you havent already read the book, or even better, listened to the audible audiobook, i highly recommend watching this documentary first. 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.
Just another version of you full movie in hd visit movie 373339 arguably the most influential creator, writer. Norman lear, whose creations include all in the family and the jeffersons, is the subject of the new documentary norman lear. Just another version of you full movie in hd visit arguably the most influential creator, writer. Just another version of you, based on lears memoir had its world premiere at the 2016 sundance film festival. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. With unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters norman lear. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. His memoir, even this i get to experience, was published by the penguin press. Actress isabella gomez attends the premiere norman lear. Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Just another version of you official trailer youtube.
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