Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

2016

Action / Biography / Documentary / History

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 86% · 44 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 68% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.3/10 10 509 509

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Plot summary

Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. 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.

Director

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Heidi Ewing

Top cast

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Jimmie Walker as Self
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George Clooney as Self
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Martin Mull as Self
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Jon Stewart as Self
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778.89 MB
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English 2.0
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29.97 fps
1 hr 24 min
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1.41 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
Unrated
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29.97 fps
1 hr 24 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 9 / 10

I streamed this on PBS as part of

I streamed this on PBS as part of the American Masters series. This documentary uses a kid in a backstage dressing room or on stage under a spotlight wearing Lear's signature white hat to break up the sections of the narrative with black box theatricality. This is the tale of a humble life and a fascinating career. Norman Lear's work in television speaks volumes. In the interviews he is uncomfortable revealing things about himself. This doc made me excited to watch more of his work. Many, many actors who worked on his shows back in the day and Hollywood folks who grew up watching his shows sit down for interviews. Shows produced and written by Lear were full of laughs and also touched on political issues. Despite further political divides in recent times, this documentary about a guy speaking to America through their TV sets in the 70s and 80s was inspiring. It makes you think that Americans could become better versions of themselves.
Reviewed by R T 10 / 10

Exactly what I needed to watch tonight

Exactly what I needed to watch tonight.
Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Solid look at the man and his career

Solid look at the man and his career but a little more look at the actual shows might have been nice. Also, it kind of makes the argument that it was him alone that was responsible for everything. Well, you had writers, actors, directors, etc that did a little helping too! Still, he's super important and this was a great peer into why.
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