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Gilbert

2017 · Movie · 96 min · ★ 6.7 · 84% critics

Documentary

This documentary follows the life and career of a distinctive comedy performer, looking at the gap between a loud public persona and a much more private everyday self. Through personal moments, early career stops, and interviews with people close to the story, it builds an intimate portrait.

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Details
Years
2017
Release date
2017-04-20
Language
English
Runtime
96 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
84/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (52 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like personal show-business documentaries such as Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind or Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a broad career recap.

Pros: intimate personal portrait; engaging interview format; thoughtful look at persona | Cons: less appealing nonfans; limited broader scope

Themes

  • biography

Cast & crew

Directed by Neil Berkeley