And initially, thats exactly what it seems like it might turn out to be. Shoot me even as her waning health led to her final bow this past. In the opening moments of this intimate, surprisingly moving documentary, the camera follows stritchthe nearly 90yearold grande dame of broadway, film, and. Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, ginlaced voice and. This is my friend whos helping me get out of the carlyle.
In this bold, hilarious and poignant portrait, the. Saw this tonight at what may have been the world premiere showing at the tribeca film festival in new york friday, april 19, 20. Mar 07, 2014 relocated to her hometown of detroit after living more than half a century in new york, she is the subject of an enjoyably fawning documentary, elaine stritch. Elaine stritch arrives on the red carpet at elaine stritch. Feb 20, 2014 in the revealing and poignant elaine stritch. That is not last months news, it is simply her agenda for this early spring day. Mar 07, 2014 ever the stylish and often pantless octogenarian, the broadway legend elaine stritch sashays through elaine stritch. This film image released by the sundance selects shows elaine stritch in a scene from elaine stritch. Elaine stritch february 2, 1925 july 17, 2014 was an american actress and singer, known for her work on broadway. Karasawa and crew began following stritch in 2011, she was 86 at the time. Mar, 2014 yet even the uninitiated may find it hard to look away from elaine stritch. Isotopefilms, chiemis production company, has made many films. This is a wonderful window into her final days in new york. Apr 10, 2014 whether dominating the stage, tormenting alec baldwin on the set of 30 rock, or sharing her struggles with aging, diabetes and alcoholism, elaine stritch.
Shoot me synopsis as she approaches her 87th birthday, the broadway legend contemplates retirement and mortality. Relocated to her hometown of detroit after living more than half a century in new york, she is the subject of an enjoyably fawning documentary, elaine stritch. Chiemi karasawa, a firsttime director though shes worked on a bevy of other films as a script supervisor or producer, gazes at stritch from an angle never before seen with elaine stritch. The film looks back over her career and her personal life with tributes from friends and people she has worked with.
Mar 12, 2014 chiemi karasawa, a firsttime director though shes worked on a bevy of other films as a script supervisor or producer, gazes at stritch from an angle never before seen with elaine stritch. Elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word the new york times. Elaine stritch, that gravellyvoiced, longlegged, largerthanlife singerdanceractress and broadway legend, died less than six months after the release of elaine stritch. Im not easy the legendary actress elaine stritch died this week. Shoot me, a riveting portrait of an american icon vacillating between feeling immortal on stage and fearing for her life in a hospital bed. Shoot me is a 20 documentary film directed by chiemi karasawa about the life and career of elaine stritch. The uncompromising tony and emmy awardwinner is showcased. Jul 17, 2014 actress elaine stritch, star of broadway hits including elaine stritch at liberty and show boat, who was nominated for multiple tonys and emmys, winning three of the latter, has died. Shoot me screening at paley center for media on feb. Instead it reflects the films this person has been. Phil donahue and marlo thomas attend the elaine stritch shoot me screening reception at. What is easy and important for me is defending the safe space of a really wonderful artist. Shoot me world premiere at ava theatre in new york city on april 19, 20.
Shoot me, follows the inimitable force of nature that is broadway veteran elaine stritch, and is a shot in the arm of humor, heart and humanity with a jolt of adrenaline. John curtisrex features if so, she was perhaps a first lady from the nancy reagan mould. Elaine stritch diagnosed with stomach cancer before death. Shoot me, the uncompromising tony and emmy awardwinner is showcased both on and off stage via rare archival footage and intimate cinema verite. Karasawa notes how stritch loves to use the f word. Upijohn angelillo elaine stritch opening night of the broadway production of tom stoppards arcadia at the ethel barrymore theatre arrivals. Shoot me 20 starring elaine stritch and alec baldwin on dvd and bluray. The 89yearold, tony awardwinning broadway star is the subject of a new documentary, elaine stritch. Shoot me stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.
Elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word. Actress elaine stritch, star of broadway hits including elaine stritch at liberty and show boat, who was nominated for multiple tonys and emmys, winning three of the latter, has died. A ferocious, funny, and poignant portrait of the oneofakind broadway legend still belting out sondheim numbers at age 87, the documentary tribute showcases the brash, uncompromising tony and emmy winner both on stage and off. Shoot me 2014 herself brian tallerico romance and cigarettes 2007 nicks mom roger ebert monsterinlaw 2005 gertrude roger ebert. Although shes been hired and oftenawarded for her producing in the past, elaine stritch. Shoot me reaches beyond the icons brassy exterior and reveals an inspiring portrait of a complex woman and artist. Shoot me 2014 plagued by medical issues and memory lapses, the broadway icon contemplates retirement and mortality as she approaches her 87th birthday and rehearses for a new show. Shoot me is a fast paced show composed almost completely of privileged moments. Jul 18, 2014 elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word the new york times. Elaine stritch on why she began drinking before performing in the 1950s, quoted in daily news, may 19, 1996.
Into her mid 80s, stritch began to allow herself a single drink a day which lead to further health problems including a series of strokes, as documented in elaine stritch. Shoot me 2014 plagued by medical issues and memory lapses, the broadway icon contemplates retirement and mortality as she approaches her. At 87, stritch is still here, dominating the stage in her one woman cabaret. The film captures her immeasurable charm, acerbic wit, and impressive accomplishments with candid footage and interviews with friends and collaborators, including. Isotope works with various entities to develop and produce content, campaigns, narrative films and psas. It opened in theaters on 21 february 2014, shortly before stritchs death in july 2014. Elaine stritch was all of these things in the final years of her life. Yet even the uninitiated may find it hard to look away from elaine stritch.
Elaine stritch was a unique and gifted actress and performer. A new york without elaine stritch the new york times. Alec baldwin and broadway producer cheryl wiesenfeld served as executive producers on the film. Shoot me is a ferocious, funny and poignant portrait of the oneofakind broadway legend as she reaches her 87th year. Oct 22, 2015 saw this tonight at what may have been the world premiere showing at the tribeca film festival in new york friday, april 19, 20. I saw her on tour in san francisco and in several different productions on broadway. Notables with substantial onscreen input include james gandolfini, tina fey, nathan lane, tracy. Ever the stylish and often pantless octogenarian, the broadway legend elaine stritch sashays through elaine stritch. Shoot me 2014 herself brian tallerico romance and cigarettes 2007 nicks mom roger ebert monsterinlaw 2005 gertrude roger ebert september 1987 diane roger ebert this filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artists work. Attractively filmed and decorated with well chosen music, elaine stritch.
Shoot me, a documentary by chiemi karasawa, out this month. Shoot me by chiemi karasawa, was released this year, and chronicled her lifes work and her. A keepsake of all the joy she brought to me over the years. Shoot me could have been nothing more than a fawning, onedimensional tribute to one of the most beloved ballbusters in showbusiness history. Hollywood and broadway legend elaine stritch dead at 89. Elaine stritch and donald sinden in twos company in 1975. Jul 17, 2014 elaine stritch and donald sinden in twos company in 1975. Broadway icon elaine stritch, who died of natural causes in july at age 89, was diagnosed with stomach cancer early this year and underwent surgery in birmingham, mich. A delight in that were able to spend time with as rare a creature as elaine stritch, but the films human elements elevate it to greater heights. Struggled with alcoholism throughout her adult life. Elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word the. Elaine stritch, volatile and vulnerable in shoot me. With elaine stritch, tina fey, alec baldwin, james gandolfini.
In this bold, hilarious and poignant portrait, the uncompromising tony and emmy awardwinner is revealed both on and off stage. Elaine stritch tina fey alec baldwin cherry jones nathan lane. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Stritch quit drinking in 1987 following a severe diabetic attack and remained sober for 24 years. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing elaine stritch. Shoot me, which, as the title playfully suggests, conveys not only the octogenarian performers sardonic. The shoot me dvd is a very interesting, funny, moving and very candid film following ms stritch as she rehearsed and performed in her last last us concerts and at the cafe carlyle. Shoot me is a cautionary tale about meeting ones hero lest they tell you about the time they had their first orgasm, while acting in whos afraid of virginia woolf. How many people can say theyve been yelled at by elaine stritch. It opened in theaters on 21 february 2014, shortly before stritch s death in july 2014. Come spend an evening with broadways enduring dame as she regales you with songs and stories from her life. Whether dominating the stage, tormenting alec baldwin on the set of 30 rock, or sharing her struggles with aging, diabetes and alcoholism, elaine stritch. Mar 01, 2014 the 89yearold, tony awardwinning broadway star is the subject of a new documentary, elaine stritch. Shoot me brings us so close to elaine stritch that its difficult not to fall in love with her.