Roger Ebert hits the big screen
- 10 years ago
Film critic Roger Ebert becomes the subject.
The late writer's friends and family gathered in New York to celebrate the release of "Life Itself" - a documentary about his life.
Film maker Martin Scorsese produced the film alongside director Steve James.
SOUNDBITE: Steve James, director, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
Ebert's wife, Chaz, worked closely on the project, said her husband would approve.
SOUNDBITE: Chaz Ebert, Roger Ebert's wife, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
The Chicago-based critic's reviews appeared in more than 200 newspapers, but his most visible role was as one of the hosts of a popular television movie review prog
The late writer's friends and family gathered in New York to celebrate the release of "Life Itself" - a documentary about his life.
Film maker Martin Scorsese produced the film alongside director Steve James.
SOUNDBITE: Steve James, director, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
Ebert's wife, Chaz, worked closely on the project, said her husband would approve.
SOUNDBITE: Chaz Ebert, Roger Ebert's wife, saying (English):
"I think that Roger would actually give it two thumbs up. I think that he'd be very pleased with it because it's a very honest portrait of him. It shows warts and all."
The Chicago-based critic's reviews appeared in more than 200 newspapers, but his most visible role was as one of the hosts of a popular television movie review prog