Life Itself
Life Itself

Life Itself

The only thing Roger loved more than movies

7.5(356 votes)
2014
2h 1m
Documentary

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.

Production

Kartemquin Films, CNN Films, Film Rites, KatLei Productions

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

Richard Corliss

Self - Film Critic

Nancy De Los Santos

Nancy De Los Santos

Self - TV Producer

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Self - Filmmaker

Bruce Elliot

Bruce Elliot

Self - Ebert's Friend

Laura Emerick

Laura Emerick

Self - Journalist

Emil Evans

Emil Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson

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