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Spielberg

Spielberg

Documentary · 2017

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

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Spielberg

“Direct from the heart”

2017 Documentary 2h 27m

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7.5 / 10

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A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Susan Lacy

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Self

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Self

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

Self

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Self

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Self

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

Self

Court is in session

Put Spielberg on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.