Tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels usa today. Just another version of you follows tv icon norman lear. 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. They present a revealing view inside the mind of norman lear, a pivotal figure in the evolution of american culture. 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. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early. Norman milton lear born july 27, 1922 is an american television writer and producer who. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary 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.
Just another version of you was the opening night selection of the 2016 sundance film festival and premiered on pbs american masters on. 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. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. The first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. With john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau, valerie bertinelli. From his childhood and early career with his groundbreaking tv success all in. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lear s name is synonymous with the sitcom.
A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the. Just another version of you, heidi ewing and rachel gradys profile of a man who, at 93, still has it gratifyingly together. 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 is the definitive chronicle of mr. With unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters norman lear. 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. At 93, an energetic, funny and thoughtful lear looks back on a career that. From directors heidi ewing and rachel grady, norman lear.
Rachel grady is an american film director and producer. Even in his 90s, television writer and producer norman lear remains a major creative force, his legacy of groundbreaking sitcoms like all in the family casting a large shadow over what passes for. 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, released in fall 2016, can be found on pbs and netflix. Norman lear calls donald trump americas middle finger. Norman lear and aaron sorkin help atx festival reach new. Just another version of you 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 race, class, creed, and feminism. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lears name is. All of these contributions are duly celebrated in norman lear. Just another version of you is an intriguing retrospective codirected by oscarnominees heidi ewing and rachel grady. The film uses the recurring motif of a theater filled with television screens as a means to explore lears personal life, his. 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. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s.
Even in his 90s, television writer and producer norman lear remains a major creative force, his legacy of groundbreaking sitcoms like all in the family casting a. Lear proved social change was possible through an unlikely prismlaughterand created some of the greatest moments in television history. Just another version of you official trailer youtube. Just another version of you premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9. 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 legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Just another version of you, producer philip rosenthal everybody loves raymond claims that the history of television can be divided into two periods. With norman lear, john amos, bea arthur, adrienne barbeau. In his 90s, lear has crossed unimaginable measures of impact and history. Just another version of you directed by rachel grady and heidi ewing. 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.
In his book, lear opens up with all the candor, humor and wisdom of. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing norman lear. Norman lear, his signature white canvas hat firmly in place, sat in an emptying theater here on friday, marveling at the embarrassment of. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of. Produced all in the family, good times, mary hartman, spinal tap, stand by me, princess bride. 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 the trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and rachel gradys technically imaginative doc. The tv veteran the subject of sundances opening night film norman lear. 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. Directed by heidi ewing, rachel grady, annette jolles.
Norman lear created the groundbreaking shows good times, the jeffersons, all in. Just another version of you 2016 starring norman lear and john amos on dvd and bluray. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear. Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. There are also those who the term legend simply doesnt do. 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 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. Just another version of you official trailer 1 2016.
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