
Composer, conductor, genius, mensch, Marvin Hamlisch was as close to a modern day Da Vinci as it gets. Hit after hit...'The Way We Were', 'Nobody Does It Better', 'The Sting', 'Chorus Line', Marvin was irrepressible and prolific. His streak was staggering. So what made a genius like that tick? What was his creative process? What struggles, inner turmoil, breakthroughs did Marvin endure to realize his triumphs? And when breathtaking success was followed by flops, how did Marvi... (Full plot summary below)
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Composer, conductor, genius, mensch, Marvin Hamlisch was as close to a modern day Da Vinci as it gets. Hit after hit...'The Way We Were', 'Nobody Does It Better', 'The Sting', 'Chorus Line', Marvin was irrepressible and prolific. His streak was staggering. So what made a genius like that tick? What was his creative process? What struggles, inner turmoil, breakthroughs did Marvin endure to realize his triumphs? And when breathtaking success was followed by flops, how did Marvin cope? With exclusive access to Marvin's rich personal archive and interviews with Marvin's A+-name collaborators, classmates and colleagues, we are able to craft a deeply personal, candid, insider portrait of one of the great artists of our time. This film vividly captures 'the way he was'....
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| User ReviewWilliam MThis is an insightful ride through Marvin's extraordinary life from his international successes and renown to the quiet personal moments of his life that show him to be the fascinatingly unique, caring, funny, genius that he was. Each friend's insights are so interesting. There are no weak links. I could watch this film over and over again. It leaves me wanting more Marvin! I highly recommend it to EVERYONE!!! |
| User ReviewBernard DDori Berinstein did a fabulous job of putting together this documentary about the amazingly talented Marvin Hamlisch. The family films and photos were a wonderful addition to the moving and sincere remarks of the celebrities. We all miss Marvin...his talent, his generosity, his sense of humor. |
| User ReviewGrace BA must see documentary about Marvin Hamlisch. |
| User ReviewNancy LThis is now a well-documented piece of history honoring a great man who had a solid influence on American culture. How wonderful to be known as a good person as well as a gifted genius. |
| User ReviewCarol LThis film was an incredible, honest tribute to Marvin Hamlisch-the musical genius- the kind hearted generous man, the dear friend, and loving husband! It reveals his great successes and sad failures with grace-in his own words and in the words of friends who worked with him and loved him! Stories about his parents and early life tell so much about his start. I recommend it to anyone who cares about the Broadway Stage and Hollywood Movies and the life of a man who will be remembered always as "One Singular Sensation". |
| User ReviewRon BDori Berinstein has done an outstanding job by revealing the many other facets of the muti-talented Marvin Hamlisch. The images and stories she has carefully gathered over the past year could not be more powerful and informative regarding Marvin's personal and professional life. It is a true gift to have known and worked with him,and even though he is not with us in this realm,his music and this documentary will continue to inspire audiences. He is and was "One Singular Sensation!" |
| User ReviewKelly TIt was terrific program. I always admired Marvin Hamlisch, but had a whole new appreciation for him, as a wonderful person, as well as an accomplished artist. |
| User ReviewLeeds BSplendid documentary covering the amazing life of a genuinely gifted man. Hamlisch's life is presented as a fascinating unfolding with interviews from celebs, probes into his work, and quite especially tapes including Hamlisch himself. He's a delight. Narration is revealing and interesting--none of that "and then he wrote" tedium. I recommend it to all the theatre folks I come in contact with. At the end, I felt I had met a truly extraordinary man. |
| User ReviewTina SA beautiful tribute to a true American Master. I only hope that someone in the Performing Arts recognizes the importance of carrying on his legacy. |
| User ReviewSue LIt was a wonderful program with insight on the versatility of a great talent, gone way to soon. His array of followers and friends in and behind the scenes was quite interesting. He could relate to anyone at anytime. |