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Life itself / Magnolia Pictures and CNN Films present a Kartemquin Films and Film Rites production in association with Katlei Productions ; a film by Steve James ; produced by Zak Piper, Steve James, Garrett Basch ; directed by Steve James.

James, Steve, 1955- (film producer,, film director.). Piper, Zak, 1978- (film producer.). Basch, Garrett, (film producer.). Ebert, Roger, (interviewee (expression)). Ebert, Chaz, (interviewee (expression)). Ebert, Roger. Motion picture adaptation of (work): Life itself. (Added Author). Magnolia Pictures (Firm), (presenter.). CNN Films (Firm), (production company.). Kartemquin Films, (production company.). Film Rites (Firm), (production company.). KatLei Productions, (production company.). Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm), (film distributor.).

Summary:

The legacy of Roger Ebert's life, recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of the world-renowned film critic and social commentator, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times to becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780111703823
  • ISBN: 0111703824
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: [DVD].
  • Publisher: Los Angeles, California : Magnolia Home Entertainment, [2015]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from disc surface.
Originally released as a documentary film in 2014.
Based on Roger Ebert's memoir of the same name.
Special features: Deleted scenes; Sundance tribute; interview with director Steve James; AXS TV : a look at Life itself; trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Editors, David E. Simpson, Steve James ; music, Joshua Abrams ; cinematographer, Dana Kupper.
Participant or Performer Note:
Featuring, Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R; brief sexual images, nudity and language.
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation.
Language Note:
English (5.1 Dolby digital) dialogue; with optional French or Spanish subtitles, English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing).

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Ebert, Roger.
Film critics > United States > Biography.
Journalists > United States > Biography.
Genre: Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Film adaptations.
Nonfiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Allentown Public Library DVD 070.41 LIFE (Text) 34455006020974 Adult DVD Nonfiction Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 070.41 DVD (Text) 33062008450786 Adult DVD Nonfiction Available -

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