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Documentary

Life Itself.

The only thing Roger loved more than movies.

7.5/ 1020142h 1mEN

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.

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Directed by Steve James

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Stephen Stanton

Stephen Stanton

Roger Ebert (voice)

Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert

Self - Film Critic

Chaz Ebert

Chaz Ebert

Self - Ebert's Wife

Ramin Bahrani

Ramin Bahrani

Self - Filmmaker

Richard Corliss

Self - Film Critic

Nancy De Los Santos

Self - TV Producer

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Self - Filmmaker

Bruce Elliot

Self - Ebert's Friend

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