A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Alec Baldwin, André Bishop, Michael Douglas
Directed by:
Billy Lyons, Kim Ferraro, Seth Isler
Release Date:
May 3, 2019
Original Title:
It Takes a Lunatic
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Exemplar Productions
Production Countries:
Germany | United Kingdom | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
RO: 15
Runtime: 126
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
In Billy Lyons's heartfelt and inspiring profile, Wynn Handman delves into his personal life story, while comments from former students such as Richard Gere, James Caan, Joel Grey, Michael Douglas, Frank Langella, and Chris Cooper show just how deep-seated an impact his work has had on American theater. Today, at the age of 96 Wynn Handman still teaches as many classes as he did in the beginning, as genuine, outspoken, and intolerant of BS ever, as he continues to push his students to find their truth and their voice-both onstage and off.
Additional Editing:
Steve Gieseke
Cinematography:
Motomu Ishigaki
Peter Garafalo
Co-Director:
Kim Ferraro
Seth Isler
Co-Editor:
Nick Solan
Director:
Billy Lyons
Editor:
John W. Walter
Graphic Designer:
Nick Solan
John W. Walter
Music:
Vanessa Gould
Producer:
Billy Lyons
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