Life Itself Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: May. 28, 2014

Life Itself

Release Date: Friday, July 4, 2014 Limited

A documentary about the life of Roger Ebert directed by Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters).

Director: Steve James

R Documentary N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Roger Ebert was a beloved national figure and arguably our best-known and most influential movie critic, and his passing in 2013 was deeply felt across the country. Based on his memoir of the same name, LIFE ITSELF recounts his fascinating and flawed journey—from politicized school newspaperman, to Chicago Sun-Times movie critic, to Pulitzer Prize winner, to television household name, to the miracle of finding love at 50, and finally his “third act” as a major voice on the Internet when he could no longer physically speak.

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Who stars in Life Itself – Cast List

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Who is making Life Itself – Crew List

A look at Life Itself behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steve James last helmed A Compassionate Spy and Abacus: Small Enough To Jail.

Director: Steve James
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Life Itself

Key Facts

Magnolia is eyeing a summer 2014 release, followed by an exclusive broadcast on CNN later this year, reprising a successful collaboration with CNN Films on the hit documentary Blackfish.
Premiered to critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2014

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for brief sexual images/nudity and language
Runtime: N/A
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Language: English

Life Itself Trailers and Clips

Life Itself

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Life Itself Release Date: When was the film released?

Life Itself was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 4 , 2014. There were two other movies released on the same date, including Begin Again and Heatstroke. As a limited release, Life Itself was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.