Life Itself(2014)
“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.
Director
Steve James
Studio
Kartemquin Films
Cast
Stephen Stanton
as Roger Ebert (voice)
Roger Ebert
as Self - Film Critic
Chaz Ebert
as Self - Ebert's Wife
Ramin Bahrani
as Self - Filmmaker
Richard Corliss
as Self - Film Critic
Nancy De Los Santos
as Self - TV Producer
Ava DuVernay
as Self - Filmmaker
Bruce Elliot
as Self - Ebert's Friend
Laura Emerick
as Self - Journalist
Emil Evans
as Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson
Raven Evans
as Self - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter
Sonia Evans
as Self - Ebert's Step-Daughter
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Kartemquin Films • CNN Films • Film Rites
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Itself?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Life Itself (2014).
What is Life Itself about?▼
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.
Who directed Life Itself?▼
Life Itself was directed by Steve James and released in 2014. It is a documentary film.
How long is Life Itself?▼
Life Itself has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Life Itself?▼
The cast of Life Itself includes Stephen Stanton as Roger Ebert (voice), Roger Ebert as Self - Film Critic, Chaz Ebert as Self - Ebert's Wife, Ramin Bahrani as Self - Filmmaker, Richard Corliss as Self - Film Critic and more.
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