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Steve James and Chaz Ebert on ‘Life Itself’
Filmmaker Steve James and Chaz Ebert, the wife of Roger Ebert, discuss the surprises and challenges of creating a documentary based on the famous film critic’s memoir, Life Itself.
By Kim Masters • • 28m ListenDirector and producer Steve James and Chaz Ebert tell Kim Masters about the journey of adapting Roger Ebert’s memoir, Life Itself to a documentary. Roger Ebert and his wife Chaz were both on board with the idea of working with James, and filming began in late 2012. But as Roger’s health slipped into a sudden decline, everyone involved had to adapt their plans. Even in very difficult, personal moments, Roger Ebert encouraged James to keep the camera rolling. He passed away just a few months into production.
Banner Image: Chaz Ebert and Steve James, director of Life Itself
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Filmmaker Steve James and Chaz Ebert tell Kim Masters about the journey of adapting Roger Ebert’s memoir, ‘Life Itself’ to a documentary.
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