Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause CLOSING NIGHT
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Film Details
| Country | United States | |
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| Year | 2024 | |
| Running Time | 92 MIN | |
| Language | English | |
| Director | James Freedman | |
| Theme | Arts and Culture |
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Description
In this touching and enlightening tribute to actor Charles Grodin, many of his friends, family and colleagues—including Robert De Niro, Steve Martin, Elaine May, Martin Short, Carol Burnett, Alan Arkin—share memories and (often hilarious) anecdotes as well as behind-the-scenes stories from such beloved films as The Heartbreak Kid and Midnight Run. A treasure trove of home movies, videos and archival material highlight Grodin’s like and career not just as an actor, but also as a dedicated activist. Not one to bask in his celebrity, Grodin channeled his fame towards freeing wrongly convicted people, most of whom were young women of colour, cementing his legacy as both a popular actor and tireless justice advocate. See The Heartbreak Kid.
Presentation Details
| Live Zoom Q & A With | Wife Elissa Grodin and Director James Freedman |
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