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'There Were So Many Times When It Didn't Seem Possible': 'Love, Gilda' Director on Seeing Your Documentary Through

The popular comedienne is the subject of a moving documentary about her prodigious life. Lisa D'Apolito is the director of Love, Gilda, currently playing in over 50 cities across the United States. The documentary tells the story of Gilda Radner, legendary comedienne and the first person cast on Saturday Night Live. Featuring appearances from a who's who of current comedy stars, including Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, and Melissa McCarthy, the doc also features an incredible cache of archival footage of comedy legends, including Bill Murray, John Belushi, and Gene Wilder. The film covers Radner's upbringing, heartbreaks, and lengthy battle with cancer. A number of films claim to make you both laugh and cry. This one does as well, sometimes at the same time. Full disclosure: years ago when I was a freelance editor and Lisa D'Apolito was head of production at an advertising agency, she used to hire me for a number of jobs. On the occasion of the release of her film, I sat down with her to discuss the four-and-a-half year process of making Love, Gilda. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 24 September, 2018

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