Summaries

A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, Norman Lear.

How did a poor Jewish kid from Connecticut bring us Archie Bunker and become one of the most successful television producers ever? Norman Lear brought provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice into 120 million homes every week. He proved that social change was possible through an unlikely prism: laughter. World Premiere -Opening night selection, Sundance, 2016.

Details

Keywords
  • reenactment
Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 30, 2016
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Production companies Thirteen / WNET Loki Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $70950
Opening weekend US & Canada $16912
Gross worldwide $70950

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 31m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

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