Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival#1
Posted: 4/20/11 at 1:45pm
April 23, 27, 29, 30.
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
If there ever was a secret recipe for crafting entertainment in its purest and truest form, Dori Berinstein most likely has it. The Tony-winning producer and Tribeca alum (ShowBusiness, TFF '05; Gotta Dance TFF '08 ) is back with another inspiring story—and she couldn't have chosen a more appropriate subject or captured one more affectionately. With every lyrical word, movements akin to the grace of choreography, and a rich and rarefied storyline that rivals that of any heroine of the Great White Way, Carol Channing's life could itself be a Broadway musical.
Footage from the archives—television appearances, song and dance numbers, and stage performances—show Carol at her best (not that there is a "worst"). Without batting a false eyelash, she effortlessly charms audience after audience with her hilarity, relentless energy, and unique beauty, reminding us that before Barbra or Marilyn, there was Carol. Perhaps the most brilliant thing about Berinstein's bubbly biopic is that you don't need to love Broadway or even theater itself to love or to be mesmerized by Carol. Theatrics aside, Larger Than Life proves that Carol Channing—as a person—is very much worth knowing about.
--Ashley Havey and Caroline Tran
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival#2
Posted: 4/20/11 at 2:52pmI want to go to there.
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival#2
Posted: 4/20/11 at 3:54pmThey've booked it in 4 really awful time slots: Sat 4/23 at 3:30pm, Wed 4/27 at 12:15 pm, Friday 4/29 at 6pm, and Sat 4/30 at 11:30 am. I jokingly told my partner that they obviously think that those of us old enough to remember Carol Channing are not old enough to stay up past 8pm
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival#3
Posted: 4/20/11 at 5:24pmI'm planning to be a several screenings--despite the absurd times!
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival#4
Posted: 4/20/11 at 5:47pmI hope they release it on DVD soon.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival#5
Posted: 4/20/11 at 6:36pm
I will def be there, is there a moment or two about her sex life?
It's only $8!!!!
Excited.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Carol Channing Documentary at theTribeca Film Festival#6
Posted: 4/20/11 at 7:03pm
I hope they release it on DVD soon.
It will be released on DVD but not until AFTER it has done its run through the various film festivals and a small theatrical release in selected markets. All similar to the hugely well-received JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK documentary.
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