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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016)
Director: Rachel Grady
Cast: Norman Lear, John Amos, Alan Horn, Bill Moyers
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86%Runtime91 min
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Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as All In the Family, Maude, Good Times, and The Jeffersons, boldly cracked open dialogue and shifted the national consciousness, injecting enlightened humanism into sociopolitical debates on race, class, creed, and feminism.
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Fans of thoughtful, socially conscious documentaries will appreciate this illuminating exploration of Norman Lear, the pioneering TV producer behind classic shows like 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'. Directed by Rachel Grady in 2016, the film offers a compelling portrait of Lear's groundbreaking career and enduring influence, brought to life through insightful interviews with the man himself and other key figures.