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Inventing David Geffen (2012)

Movie ★ 7.6 120 min

Documentary

Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world of the man responsible for launching the early successes of Joni Mitchell, Tom Cruise, and Guns N’ Roses; co-founded DreamWorks; produced Cats and Dreamgirls; and is one of the largest contributors to the fight against AIDS. (SBS AU) Geffen narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews. American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen’s professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. (PBS)

Susan Lacy Director

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Released
November 19, 2012
Runtime
120 min
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David Geffen David Geffen Self Nora Ephron Nora Ephron Self Tom Hanks Tom Hanks Self Elton John Elton John Self Mike Nichols Mike Nichols Self Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg Self Jimmy Iovine Jimmy Iovine Self Jon Landau Jon Landau Self Steve Martin Steve Martin Self Cher Cher Self Mo Ostin Self John Kalodner Self Yoko Ono Yoko Ono Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Inventing David Geffen about?
Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world of the man responsible for launching the early successes of Joni Mitchell, Tom Cruise, and Guns N’ Roses; co-founded DreamWorks; produced Cats and Dreamgirls; and is one of the largest contributors to the fight against AIDS. (SBS AU) Geffen narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews. American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen’s professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. (PBS)
Who directed Inventing David Geffen?
Inventing David Geffen was directed by Susan Lacy.
Who stars in Inventing David Geffen?
Inventing David Geffen stars David Geffen, Nora Ephron, Tom Hanks, Elton John.
When was Inventing David Geffen released?
Inventing David Geffen is a 2012 documentary film.
Where can I watch Inventing David Geffen?
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