Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
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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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 21, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Production Companies
Act III Productions
Director
Heidi Ewing
Description
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.