Norman lears new one day at a time has a latin flavor. This documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic all in the family, with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators. Jan 22, 2016 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. Its just a good thing to make sure you provide yourself enough time to actually do the reflection. Norman lear, in full norman milton lear, born july 27, 1922, new haven, connecticut, u. Just another version of you official trailer youtube. Norman lear brought provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice into 120 million homes every week. Since then, hes made iconic tv shows, such as all in the family and the. Jul, 2016 ever since it wowed openingnight crowds at sundance 2016, documentary biopic norman lear. Lear is the subject of the pbs american masters episode, norman lear. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the. Just another version of you follows tv icon norman lear. Norman lears parents lived at the ends of their nerves and the tops of their lungs.
Just another version of you 2016 on netflix in india. And remember you deserve to feel good about the direction you are taking in life. Just another version of you was released in 2016 on friday, july 8, 2016 in limited movie theaters. Television became more cinematic in the 60s, as the crews behind the cameras made greater use of editing tricks and stateoftheart cinematography to apply a veneer of sophistication. Just another version of you has met a range of reactions. 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear. Unlimited celebrity searches find the contact information for over 58,654. Hes the funny, socially conscious tv mogul who made america laugh while taking a hard look at itself. Nprs robert siegel talks to legendary television producer norman lear about some insights into his character featured in a new documentary about his life called just another version of you. Italia latinoamerica magyarorszag nederland new zealand norge. How norman lear directors found just another version of.
Just another version of you stylishly chronicles his vast contributions. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Jun 01, 2016 from directors heidi ewing and rachel grady, norman lear. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing norman lear. It is based at the usc annenberg school for communication. Islamic republic of, iraq, ireland, israel, italy, jamaica, japan, jordan. I n my ninetyplus years ive lived a multitude of lives.
He produced 1970s sitcoms including all in the family, sanford and son, one day at a time, the jeffersons, good times, and maude lear was born on july 27, 1922 in new haven, connecticut to a jewish family. Jul 08, 2016 arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. Touching on the many facets of his life, from growing up jewish on the east coast, to serving in world war ii and returning to america to work in tv. Norman lear simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
He has received four emmy awards, a peabody, and the national medal of arts. Aug 06, 2016 in his 90s, lear has crossed unimaginable measures of impact and history. Largely responsible for bold american television in the 1970s, norman lears name is. In his 90s, lear has crossed unimaginable measures of impact and history. Oct 27, 2015 he has received four emmy awards, a peabody, and the national medal of arts. Jul 05, 2016 thats the story behind the title of norman lear. They present a revealing view inside the mind of norman lear, a pivotal figure in the evolution of american culture. Heidi ewing and rachel grady explore lears life and work through interviews with friends, family and tv. Just another version of you celebrates norman lears tv legacy.
But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below. Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, norman lear brought primetime into step with the times. Jul 06, 2016 its just a good thing to make sure you provide yourself enough time to actually do the reflection. At 93, an energetic, funny and thoughtful lear looks back on a career that. 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. The episodes may be a little shorter, but the criticallyacclaimed sitcom hasnt skipped a beat in its move from. 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 is an intriguing retrospective codirected by oscarnominees heidi ewing and rachel grady. Just another version of you legendary tv producer norman lear learned he was different at an early age. He is best known for all in the family, about the bigoted conservative archie bunker who is always at odds with his leftwing soninlaw. Lear was married to charlotte rosen until they divorced.
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. Linda moore and mike manko discuss norman lears over and next philosophy on the podcast. Rita moreno explains the immediate allure of joining netflixs update of the 1970s sitcom one day at a time, due jan. There are also those who the term legend simply doesnt do. Join us on an enlightening ride of conversation, from comedy to family, current events, music, politics, social issues and more. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. 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. 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. Just another version of you the trailblazing tv showrunner gets a lively tribute in heidi ewing and rachel gradys technically imaginative doc. 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.
Just another version of you is a portrait of the 1970s tv hitmaker who broke ground with issueoriented humor. While topics will cover any and everything you can think of, the show will always feature the unique perspectives of. Just another version of you is the definitive chronicle of mr. 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 a celebratory portrait of the fearless creative who addressed divisive issues with intelligence, sensitivity, and humor.
Rachel grady, heidi ewing 2016 television writer and producer norman lear brought some of the most popular sitcoms of the 1970s to u. The norman lear center is a multidisciplinary research and public policy center exploring implications of the convergence of entertainment, commerce, and society. Just another version of you on rotten tomatoes, then check our tomatometer to find out what the critics say. Norman lear attends the premiere of music box films norman lear just another version. Norman lear was arguably the most influential creator, writer and producer in the history of television. In the course of all these lives, i had a front row seat at the birth of television. Find highquality norman lear stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. World premiere opening night selection, sundance, 2016. Growing up as a new haven, connecticut jewish boy to parents of ukrainian and russian ancestry, norman lear s sense of involvement and purpose came early. He proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism. Through scholarship and research, and its programs of visiting fellows, conferences, public events and publications, the lear center works to be at the forefront of discussion. Dans ce documentaire immersif, poitras tourne sa camera sur une autre figure controversee. Ever since it wowed openingnight crowds at sundance 2016, documentary biopic norman lear.
Lears life, work, and achievements, but it is so much more than an armslength, pasttense biopic. Just another version of you is a pleasant enough historical primer on what was the best part of television in the 1970s. Breaking down the fourth wall to create an evocative collage where past and present intermingle. As the decade rolled on, some writers began fighting to make the subject matter of their shows just as cuttingedge, tackling stories about racism, drugs, and student unrest with as much unflinching honesty. Just another version of you they were listening to an american bigot, they were listening to archie bunker. 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. As an activist, he founded people for the american way. Kids shopopens in new window pbs digital downloadsopens in new window. 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. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as all in the family, maude, good times, and the jeffersons, boldly cracked open the dialogue and shifted the national consciousness, injecting enlightened humanism into sociopolitical debates on race, class, creed, and. Bern nadette stanis, portrayed thelma on the hit tv show good times duration. Norman milton lear born july 27, 1922 is an american television writer and producer. Norman lear even this i get to experience order now. They had not heard those attitudes expressed, though you could hear them.
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