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Poster of Life Itself

Life Itself

2014-2h 1min
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7.5 / 10 350

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.

Directed by Ramin Bahrani Ava DuVernay Werner Herzog

Writers

Stars Stephen Stanton Roger Ebert Richard Corliss

Videos

Thumbnail of the video: Life Itself Featurette

Life Itself Featurette

Thumbnail of the video: Life Itself Clip - Chaz Ebert

Life Itself Clip - Chaz Ebert

Thumbnail of the video: Life Itself - Spot

Life Itself - Spot

Thumbnail of the video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Cast

Stephen Stanton's picture in the cast

Stephen Stanton

Roger Ebert (voice)
Roger Ebert's picture in the cast

Roger Ebert

Self - Film Critic
Richard Corliss's picture in the cast

Richard Corliss

Self - Film Critic
Bruce Elliot's picture in the cast

Bruce Elliot

Self - Ebert's Friend
Laura Emerick's picture in the cast

Laura Emerick

Self - Journalist
Emil Evans's picture in the cast

Emil Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson
Raven Evans's picture in the cast

Raven Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter
Sonia Evans's picture in the cast

Sonia Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Daughter
Thea Flaum's picture in the cast

Thea Flaum

Self - TV Producer
Josh Golden's picture in the cast

Josh Golden

Self - Ebert Website Designer
Marlene Iglitzen Siskel's picture in the cast

Marlene Iglitzen Siskel

Self - Siskel's Wife
Carol Iwata's picture in the cast

Carol Iwata

Self - Ebert's Personal Assistant

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