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From Darkness to Light

Documentary

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David Green, Daphne Wagner, Lita & Mike Green

Screening Information

June 9, 8:15 pm
In-person
Carlton Cinema
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June 11 – June 13
Online
TJFF Virtual Cinema
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Film Details

Countries United States, Germany
Year 2024
Running Time 108 MIN
Languages English, French, Italian
Subtitles English
Directors Eric Friedler,Michael Lurie
Cast Mel Brooks,Jerry Lewis,Martin Scorsese,Harry Shearer,Sarah Silverman
Themes Arts and Culture,
WW2

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Description

Jerry Lewis’ unseen Holocaust drama The Day the Clown Cried is one of the great legends of cinema history. Following a clown who entertains children at a Nazi concentration camp, the film—written, directed, and starring Lewis—was often derided as one of the greatest follies ever put to screen. Upon its completion, Lewis swore it would never see the light of day. Featuring extensive never-before-seen footage from the film along with in-depth interviews with Mel Brooks, David Cross, Martin Scorsese, and Lewis himself, From Darkness to Light dives into the history, context, and legacy of what would become known as the most notorious movie that nobody ever saw.

Presentation Details

Guest Rob Salem, a professor of TV History at Humber College, and an occasional actor, broadcaster and pop-culture pundit who has interviewed Jerry Lewis three times.
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Reviews "In a major coup, the doc blends rescued footage of the original film with revealing, contemporary insight with the surviving cast and crew – as well as Lewis supporters like Scorsese, Lewis himself and Harry Shearer." - Little White Lies

"Stunning details the public never knew before about this essential film." - Dennis Schwartz Movie Reivews
Awards And Festivals Nominee, Best Documentary - Venice Film Festival 2024

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