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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

2016Movie1 h 31 min

Documentary
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes86%68%

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • TV History
  • Socially Conscious
  • Biographical Documentary
  • American Culture
  • TV Icon
  • Showbiz
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Nostalgic
  • Political Commentary

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
Produced by
Suzanne Hillinger
Music by
Kris Bowers

Everyone

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Facts

January 21, 2016 · 1 h 31 min · Documentary

Released
January 21, 2016
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
32 countries

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Where can I stream Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You?

The RokuKanopyPBS DocumentariesPBS Living

In the United States, Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You streams on PBS Documentaries and PBS Living, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 66).

Will I feel good after watching Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.