Inventing David Geffen (2012)
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)
Cast
- David Geffen - Self
- Nora Ephron - Self
- Tom Hanks - Self
- Elton John - Self
- Mike Nichols - Self
- Steven Spielberg - Self
- Jimmy Iovine - Self
- Jon Landau - Self
- Steve Martin - Self
- Cher - Self
Keywords
woman director
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, Mike Nichols, Steven Spielberg.
- How long is Inventing David Geffen?
- Inventing David Geffen has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Inventing David Geffen?
- Inventing David Geffen is a Documentary film.