Remembering Gene Wilder
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Monday November 25 2024
Approximate running time: 2 hours
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November 25 2024 | 7:00pm
Presented by Reel Alternatives Huntsville in partnership with Algonquin Theatre
Remembering Gene Wilder
This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers and the enigmatic title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like Silver Streak and more. The film features a bevy of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before-seen home movies, and narration from Wilder’s audiobook memoir, including interviews with brilliant friends and collaborators like Mel Brooks and Carol Kane. Remembering Gene Wilder shines a light on an essential performer, writer, director and all-around mensch.
Director: Ron Frank
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2024
Duration: 92 minutes
Featuring: Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, Carol Kane
Distributor: Kino Lorber (USA)
Official movie trailer: Remembering Gene Wilder
Presented by Reel Alternatives Huntsville in partnership with Algonquin Theatre
Remembering Gene Wilder
This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers and the enigmatic title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like Silver Streak and more. The film features a bevy of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before-seen home movies, and narration from Wilder’s audiobook memoir, including interviews with brilliant friends and collaborators like Mel Brooks and Carol Kane. Remembering Gene Wilder shines a light on an essential performer, writer, director and all-around mensch.
Director: Ron Frank
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2024
Duration: 92 minutes
Featuring: Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, Carol Kane
Distributor: Kino Lorber (USA)
Official movie trailer: Remembering Gene Wilder