Roger Ebert — More Than Just A Film Critic

Life Itself - Official Trailer

Acclaimed director Steve James (Hoop Dreams) along with executive producers Martin Scorsese (The Departed) and Steven Zaillian (Moneyball) present LIFE ITSELF, a film that recounts the inspiring, entertaining and colorful life of world-renowned film critic Roger Ebert--a story that is by turns personal, funny, moving and transcendent. 

LIFE ITSELF (2014) -starring- Roger Ebert | Directed by Steve James

Based on his bestselling memoir of the same name, LIFE ITSELF, explores Roger Ebert's legacy--his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times, his turn as screenwriter of BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, his on and off screen relationship with Gene Siskel, all culminating in his ascension as one of the most influential cultural voices in America.

Chaz Ebert, Wife Of Deceased Film Critic Roger Ebert, 'Used To Like Gene Siskel Better' — Huffington Post

† R.I.P. — Gene Siskel (January 26th, 1946 – February 20th, 1999) — R.I.P. †

Remembering Gene by Roger Ebert



† R.I.P. — Roger Ebert (June 18th, 1942 – April 4th, 2013) — R.I.P. †

REMEMBERING ROGER EBERT: FILM JOURNALISTS OFFER THEIR REFLECTIONS — Rotten Tomatoes