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Feature film — 2014

Life Itself (2014)

7.52h 1mDocumentary

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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A high-signal pick with 381 votes.

Kartemquin Films / CNN Films / Film Rites / KatLei Productions

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Director: Steve James

On screen

Cast & crew

Stephen Stanton as Roger Ebert (voice)

Stephen Stanton

Roger Ebert (voice)

Roger Ebert as Self - Film Critic

Roger Ebert

Self - Film Critic

Chaz Ebert as Self - Ebert's Wife

Chaz Ebert

Self - Ebert's Wife

Ramin Bahrani as Self - Filmmaker

Ramin Bahrani

Self - Filmmaker

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Richard Corliss

Self - Film Critic

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Nancy De Los Santos

Self - TV Producer

Ava DuVernay as Self - Filmmaker

Ava DuVernay

Self - Filmmaker

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Bruce Elliot

Self - Ebert's Friend

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Laura Emerick

Self - Journalist

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Emil Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson

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Raven Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter

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Sonia Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Daughter

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