Mr. Scorsese

Guests Expected

After the screening, director Rebecca Miller will be in conversation with Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks. Miller returns to SFFILM after previous visits to the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival with Maggie’s Plan (2015) and to the 3rd Doc Stories with Arthur Miller: Writer (2017).

Description

Few filmmakers have reshaped cinema like Martin Scorsese, and this film portrait explores all of his intricacies as he reflects on a career that redefined filmmaking. With exclusive, unrestricted access to Martin Scorsese’s private archives, the documentary series is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with friends, family and creative collaborators that include: Robert De Niro, Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and many others.

From acclaimed director Rebecca Miller, Mr. Scorsese examines how his own colorful life experiences informed his artistic vision as each film he made stunned the world with originality. Starting with his New York University student films and continuing to the present day, this documentary series explores the themes that have fascinated Scorsese and informed his work, including the place of good and evil in the fundamental nature of humankind.

Attendee Information

This program features the first episode of Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese. All ticket buyers will receive a complimentary three-month subscription to Apple TV+ as part of their purchase. Redemption details will be sent in the confirmation email upon checkout.

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