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Life Itself

Directed by Steve James
2014    2h 1m    R
Documentary, Biography
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"Life Itself" chronicles the vibrant journey of film critic Roger Ebert, tracing his rise from a rebellious bachelor to a Pulitzer-winning icon. Explore his passionate debates with Gene Siskel, transformative love, and indomitable spirit in the face of cancer.
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Cast of Life Itself
  • Stephen StantonRoger Ebert (voice)
  • Roger EbertSelf - Film Critic
  • Chaz EbertSelf - Ebert's Wife
  • Ramin BahraniSelf - Filmmaker
  • Richard CorlissSelf - Film Critic
  • Nancy De Los SantosSelf - TV Producer
  • Ava DuVernaySelf - Filmmaker
  • Bruce ElliotSelf - Ebert's Friend
  • Laura EmerickSelf - Journalist
  • Emil EvansSelf - Ebert's Step-Grandson
  • Raven EvansSelf - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter
  • Sonia EvansSelf - Ebert's Step-Daughter
  • Thea FlaumSelf - TV Producer
  • Josh GoldenSelf - Ebert Website Designer
  • Werner HerzogSelf - Filmmaker
  • Marlene Iglitzen SiskelSelf - Siskel's Wife
  • Carol IwataSelf - Ebert's Personal Assistant
  • Steve JamesSelf - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)
  • Rick KoganSelf - Newspaperman
  • Donna La PietraSelf - TV Producer
  • John McHughSelf - Ebert's Friend
  • Tom McNameeSelf - Journalist
  • Errol MorrisSelf - Filmmaker
  • Howie MovshovitzSelf - Ebert's Friend
  • William NackSelf - Writer
  • Gregory NavaSelf - Filmmaker
  • Jonathan RosenbaumSelf - Filmmaker
  • Martin ScorseseSelf - Filmmaker
  • A. O. ScottSelf - Film Critic
  • Roger SimonSelf - Writer
  • Johnny CarsonSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
  • Chevy ChaseSelf - Actor (archive footage)
  • Pauline KaelSelf - Film Critic (archive footage)
  • David LettermanSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
  • Oprah WinfreySelf - TV Host (archive footage)
  • Lynn SherrSelf - TV Journalist (archive footage)
  • Gene SiskelSelf - Film Critic (archive footage)
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