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Life Itself

The only thing Roger loved more than movies.

Jul 4, 2014 · 2h 1m

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PLOT

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.

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CAST

Stephen Stanton

Roger Ebert (voice)

Self - Film Critic

Self - Ebert's Wife

Self - Filmmaker

Richard Corliss

Self - Film Critic

Nancy De Los Santos

Self - TV Producer

Self - Filmmaker

Self - Ebert's Friend

Directed by Steve James

DETAILS

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Budget

—

Revenue

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Production

Kartemquin Films, CNN Films, Film Rites, KatLei Productions

Country

US

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