Trailer Link

Release Date:

February 21, 2014

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “What does it mean to be a performing artist – first, last and always? Broadway legend Elaine Stritch can answer that. At 87, Stritch is still here, dominating the stage in her one woman cabaret act, torturing Alec Baldwin on 30ROCK, giving us her take on aging, her struggle with alcohol and diabetes, and the fear of leaving the follow spot behind. In stolen moments from her corner room at the Carlyle, and on breaks from her tour and work, candid reflections about her life are punctuated with rare archival footage, words from friends (Hal Prince, George C. Wolfe, Nathan Lane, Cherry Jones and John Turturro) and photographs from her personal collection. By turns bold, hilarious and achingly poignant, the journey connects Stritch’s present to her past, and an inspiring portrait of a one-of-a-kind survivor emerges.”

Poster: C-

Review: It’s an iconic image of Elaine Stritch, but nothing else. It might appeal to those who already fans, but it doesn’t do a very good job creating a broadly appealing suggestion.

Trailer: C+

Review: As much as I love Elaine Stritch, this trailer had me a tad bored at times and disinterested at others. I’m sure it would be funny to watch her do a full stand up routine, but a documentary just doesn’t seem as compelling as it should be.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Revisions:

(February 16, 2014) Original