He proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism. Watch movies with title starting with n online free. But little or no mention at all of lear s longtime producing partner, the late, great bud yorkin. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early. Just another version of you has a curious habit of sidestepping some of the thornier and more interesting aspects of its subjects life. The closing night film was louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater.
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. I dont have a single regret, norman lear said at the premiere of the documentary about his life, just another version of you. Just another version of you 2016, one of us 2017 and freakonomics 2010. 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. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. 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. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic at 93, mr.
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. Just another version of you 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Just another version of you film at lincoln center. Just another version of you, directed by heidi ewing. Season 30 episode 8 2m 24s largely responsible for the explosion of bold american television in the 1970s, writer. 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. 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. 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. Sep 01, 2016 the first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. Norman lear has enjoyed a long career in television and film, and as a political and social activist and philanthropist.
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. The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the 70s. Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25. Aug 23, 2016 tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that drives his productivity. Sundance norman lear doc just another version of you goes to netflix and music box lena. With unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters norman lear. Sundance norman lear doc just another version of you goes to. Norman lear on his latino all in the family, why trump is americas middle finger 5. He published a memoir, even this i get to experience, in 2014.
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. Watch movies online cinemafive12, stream movies online free. 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 official trailer 1 2016. On january 29, pbs and american masters pictures announced at the sundance film festival that they have sold theatrical rights to norman lear. One of us and thy fathers chair 24 october 2017 filmexperience. They talk about walking in on the shoulders of the people who preceded you.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. 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. Jan 22, 2016 with politics of representation in the u. 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. Just another version of you pays tribute to its subjects brilliant legacy with an entertaining primer peppered with his own fascinating reflections. 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 pays tribute to its subjects brilliant legacy with an entertaining primer peppered with his own. Long devoted to liberal political and social causes, in 1981 lear cofounded the progressive activist group people for the american way. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr. Just another version of you has met a range of reactions. Just another version of you also sticks to this formula, but in this case, the cliches are appropriate. Cinemafive12 one stop shop for watching all your favorite movies online free. 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.
Just another version of you at my local dollar tree. These are the lists of documentary films that were shortlisted for the academy award for best documentary feature in recent years. Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lears name is synonymous with the sitcom. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. 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. 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. 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. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. Norman lear brought provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice into 120 million homes every week. Just another version of you was released in 2016 on friday, july 8, 2016 in limited movie theaters. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
World premiere opening night selection, sundance, 2016. The first lineup of competition films was announced december 2, 2015. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. 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. Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9 p. Just another version of you in us theaters july 8, 2016. How norman lear directors found just another version of. Just another version of you premiered this week at the sundance film festival. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below.
Norman lear was one of the most influential producers in the history of the television medium. Just another version of you discussion with codirector rachel grady and film subject norman lear on august 7, 2016 at the samuel goldwyn theater. Codirector heidi ewing and rachel gradys open access to lear elevates this film. Norman lear is their first nonfiction profile piece, and it suffers from a problem that bedevils plenty of films in the genre. His influence on television, particularly his barrierbreaking insertion of racial issues into the sitcom medium, was chronicled in the documentary norman lear. Share norman lear quotations about good times, comedy and violence. 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. 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. For a movie about the creator of some of the most pointed, controversial comedies in television history, norman lear. Sundance officially sidesteps oscar controversy, but its. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. Submissions for the academy award for best documentary. The first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. Just another version of you directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady.
Season 30 episode 8 1h 24m 3s with unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters. Norman lear calls donald trump americas middle finger. 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. 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 celebrates norman lear s tv legacy nprs robert siegel talks to legendary television producer norman lear about some insights into his character featured in. 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 the trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and rachel gradys technically imaginative doc. Just another version of you is an interlaced cradletograve story without the grave.
Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. Just another version of you 2016 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The 2016 sundance film festival took place from january 21 to january 31, 2016. At 93, an energetic, funny and thoughtful lear looks back on a career that. Lear was a trailblazing artist, but his genius was that he put his radical. 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. You know, when people ask me about work i started i didnt start anything. 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 doesnt feel quite like the comfort. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lears name is. 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.
My bumper sticker reads just another version of you. 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. 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. Tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that. Norman lear just another version of you new york premiere. How do you present a lifespanning overview in a way thats not a. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking tv success and social activism. At 93, an energetic, funny and thoughtful norman lear looks back. Subscribe to this channel for more exclusive videos. Just another version of you follows tv icon norman lear. Lear s life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Published on jun 23, 2016 filmmakers heidi ewing, rachel grady introduce their documentary norman lear. Box films will release the film theatrically, while netflix has exclusive subscription streaming for us and canada. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
I streamed this on pbs as part of the american masters series. Lear is introduced to my blue heaven, his favorite song, and casts a shadow in his everpresent brimmed hats. She is currently completing her currently untitled first narrative feature which was filmed in mexico in the fall of 2018. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic.
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