Hosted by Dailymotion. For legal issues report at the Copyright Center, report us on DMC, or use the Instant Removal tool.
Roger Ebert hits the big screen
Description
Film critic Roger Ebert becomes the subject.
The late writer's friends and family gathered in New York to celebrate the release of "Life Itself" - a documentary about his life.
Film maker Martin Scorsese produced the film alongside director Steve James.
SOUNDBITE: Steve James, director, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
Ebert's wife, Chaz, worked closely on the project, said her husband would approve.
SOUNDBITE: Chaz Ebert, Roger Ebert's wife, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
The Chicago-based critic's reviews appeared in more than 200 newspapers, but his most visible role was as one of the hosts of a popular television movie review prog
The late writer's friends and family gathered in New York to celebrate the release of "Life Itself" - a documentary about his life.
Film maker Martin Scorsese produced the film alongside director Steve James.
SOUNDBITE: Steve James, director, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
Ebert's wife, Chaz, worked closely on the project, said her husband would approve.
SOUNDBITE: Chaz Ebert, Roger Ebert's wife, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
The Chicago-based critic's reviews appeared in more than 200 newspapers, but his most visible role was as one of the hosts of a popular television movie review prog
More from User
00:46
Voters cast ballots Sri Lanka's presidential election.
Reuters
01:05
Recovery teams make plans to raise AirAsia tail section.
Reuters
01:34
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn attack in France
Reuters
01:00
Police hunt three Frenchmen after 12 killed in Paris attack
Reuters
00:52
Anti-terror police hunt for Paris killers in eastern French city of Reims
Reuters
01:27
More women accuse Cosby of assault, Writers Guild announces nominees
Reuters
Related Videos
00:46
Excited by the new Tomb Raider trailer?Alicia Vikander has a message for PlayStation fans ahead of the arrival of Lara Crofts big-screen adventure in March
MassGeekdom
02:05
Roger Corman’s cult film series Deathstalker is getting a big-screen reboot
Bang Showbiz Extra
02:05
Roger Corman’s cult film series Deathstalker is getting a big-screen reboot
Bang Showbiz
03:03
Australian comedian Mary Coustas has spent her most of her career under the big hair of beloved character 'Effie' on both stage and screen.
ABC NEWS (Australia)
01:17
Madonna's MDNA tour hits the big screen
Reuters
05:34
A German boxing legend hits the big screen | Video of the da
DW (English)