Life Itself (2014)

07/04/2014 (US) • 2h 1m

Documentary

The only thing Roger loved more than movies

Overview

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.

Top Billed Cast

Stephen Stanton

Roger Ebert (voice)

Roger Ebert

Self - Film Critic

Chaz Ebert

Self - Ebert's Wife

Ramin Bahrani

Self - Filmmaker

Richard Corliss

Self - Film Critic

Nancy De Los Santos

Self - TV Producer

Ava DuVernay

Self - Filmmaker

Bruce Elliot

Self - Ebert's Friend

Laura Emerick

Self - Journalist


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

husband wife relationship

movie business

pop culture

male friendship

biography

rehabilitation centre

interracial marriage

cancer

based on memoir or autobiography

film critic

crowdfunded film

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