The film opens in limited release this weekend as the producerwritercreator of. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking tv success and social activism. Just another version of you was released in 2016 on friday, july 8, 2016 in limited movie theaters. But little or no mention at all of lear s longtime producing partner, the late, great bud yorkin. Just another version of you directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady. Tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels usa today.
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. He has hosted a podcast, all of the above with norman lear, since may 1. Jan 22, 2016 lear is a man who shattered the old tv model, essentially set the standard for modernday television, and is the subject of sundance 2016s day one documentary premiere norman lear. Now hes seeing his life story play out in that universe when the documentary norman lear.
Just another version of you in us theaters july 8, 2016. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. 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. 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. World premiere opening night selection, sundance, 2016. Just another version of you, premieres nationwide tuesday, october 25 at 9 p. That night in may he was in chicago promoting the new documentary norman lear. Ida documentary awards 2016 nominees complete list. 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. Tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that. Tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that drives his productivity. The closing night film was louis black and karen bernsteins richard linklater dream is destiny. 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. Jul 05, 2016 tv legend norman lear isnt resting on laurels.
Jan 22, 2016 with politics of representation in the u. If it werent for yorkin, there would likely be no blade runner. Just another version of you combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking tv success all in the family, the jeffersons, good times, maude and social activism. With unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters norman lear. Just another version of you, poses at the film s premiere during the 2016 sundance film festival on thursday, jan. 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 airs nationally as part of the pbs american masters series at 9 p. 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. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Pbs and american masters pictures have sold theatrical rights to norman lear. Companies loki films,american masters title cast release date july 08, 2016. 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, based on lear s memoir had its world premiere at the 2016 sundance film festival.
Norman lear brought provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice into 120 million homes every week. Just another version of you is a biography of one of tvs most influential producers, and an influential american, period. Norman lear sundance film festival 2016 pictures cbs. His various awards included a national medal of arts 1999 and a kennedy center honor 2017. J made in america have both been nominated for the international documentary associations 2016 ida documentary awards along with kirsten. He proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism. We have compiled our sites complete coverage of the festival into a table of.
Just another version of you doesnt feel quite like the comfort. 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. It sheds light on the successes, failures and childlilke nature of the tv giant. How norman lear directors found just another version of you. New girl star to host fox competition series norman lear.
Norman lear on his latino all in the family, why trump is americas middle finger 5. Actress isabella gomez attends the premiere of music box films norman lear. Just another version of you 2016 tvma 1h 31m 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 first documentary about the 94yearold television legend, american masters norman lear. Just another version of you, a genial, engaging chronicle of lear s life thus far, from jesus camp codirectors.
Just another version of you trailer arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. How norman lear directors found just another version of. Just another version of you is an absolutely mesmerizing look at the greatest writer for american television. Just another version of you 2016 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. 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. Just another version of you is an interlaced cradletograve story without the grave. His influence on television, particularly his barrierbreaking insertion of racial issues into the sitcom medium, was chronicled in the documentary norman lear. At the age of 93, lear is as vital and engaged as ever, and this dynamic portrait matches the spirit of its subject, making it the definitive chronicle of lears life, work and achievements, but also so much more. The first lineup of competition films was announced december 2, 2015.
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. Just another version of you pays tribute to its subjects brilliant. Norman lear calls donald trump americas middle finger. Ever since it wowed openingnight crowds at sundance 2016, documentary biopic norman lear. 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. Just another version of you at my local dollar tree. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. Norman lear has enjoyed a long career in television and film, and as a political and social activist and philanthropist. Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. Norman lear, subject of a new 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. Norman lear, phil rosenthal, rob reiner, george clooney, russell simmons, john amos. The 93 year old norman gets quite emotional watching one very intimate scene where the brilliant carroll oconnor gives an amazing performance, as archie and meathead discuss their fathers. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Just another version of you is a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. Just another version of you at the wga theater on july 14, 2016 in beverly hills, california. Just another version of you takes an insightful and emotionally compelling look at. Just another version of you, directed by heidi ewing and rachel grady, to music box films.
Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. Norman lear was one of the most influential producers in the history of the television medium. His memoir, even this i get to experience, was published by the penguin press. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s. 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. Afi docs to open with zero days and close with norman. Just another version of you also sticks to this formula, but in this case, the cliches are appropriate. Just another version of you 2016 arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. Subscribe to this channel for more exclusive videos. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Just another version of you, producer philip rosenthal everybody loves raymond claims that the history of television can be divided into two periods. Produced by wnetthirteen american masters special projects. Just another version of you 2016 starring norman lear and john amos on dvd and bluray.
There are also those who the term legend simply doesnt do. Nov 01, 2016 5 cantmiss documentaries hitting netflix this month. 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. Lear is spotlighted in the 2016 documentary norman lear. Just another version of you official trailer 1 2016.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the t. And yorkin was a pioneering tv director, brief clips of which are seen in the film.
Just another version of you has met a range of reactions. 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 television. 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 is introduced to my blue heaven, his favorite song, and casts a shadow in his everpresent brimmed hats. Heidi ewing and rachel grady took chances in their portrait of lear, who allowed. Season 30 episode 8 1h 24m 3s with unprecedented access to lear, his work and his massive personal archives, american masters. Aug 23, 2016 tv legend norman lear shares the twoword philosophy that drives his productivity. The 2016 sundance film festival took place from january 21 to january 31, 2016. Codirector heidi ewing and rachel gradys open access to lear elevates this film.
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