Hollywood and broadway legend elaine stritch dead at 89. 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. Elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word the new york times. The film looks back over her career and her personal life with tributes from friends and people she has worked with.
Alec baldwin and broadway producer cheryl wiesenfeld served as executive producers on the film. Im not easy the legendary actress elaine stritch died this week. I saw her on tour in san francisco and in several different productions on broadway. 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. This is my friend whos helping me get out of the carlyle. 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 keepsake of all the joy she brought to me over the years. Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, ginlaced voice and. That is not last months news, it is simply her agenda for this early spring day. 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. Shoot me, a riveting portrait of an american icon vacillating between feeling immortal on stage and fearing for her life in a hospital bed.
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. It opened in theaters on 21 february 2014, shortly before stritch s death in july 2014. Shoot me is a 20 documentary film directed by chiemi karasawa about the life and career of elaine stritch. Shoot me synopsis as she approaches her 87th birthday, the broadway legend contemplates retirement and mortality. Karasawa notes how stritch loves to use the f word. Elaine stritch on why she began drinking before performing in the 1950s, quoted in daily news, may 19, 1996. Shoot me by chiemi karasawa, was released this year, and chronicled her lifes work and her. Shoot me stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Notables with substantial onscreen input include james gandolfini, tina fey, nathan lane, tracy. Whether dominating the stage, tormenting alec baldwin on the set of 30 rock, or sharing her struggles with aging, diabetes and alcoholism, elaine stritch. Phil donahue and marlo thomas attend the elaine stritch shoot me screening reception at. Shoot me 2014 herself brian tallerico romance and cigarettes 2007 nicks mom roger ebert monsterinlaw 2005 gertrude roger ebert. Shoot me world premiere at ava theatre in new york city on april 19, 20. Upijohn angelillo elaine stritch opening night of the broadway production of tom stoppards arcadia at the ethel barrymore theatre arrivals.
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. Struggled with alcoholism throughout her adult life. Shoot me reaches beyond the icons brassy exterior and reveals an inspiring portrait of a complex woman and artist. In this bold, hilarious and poignant portrait, the. Although shes been hired and oftenawarded for her producing in the past, elaine stritch. Instead it reflects the films this person has been. She made her professional stage debut in 1944 and appeared in numerous stage plays, musicals, feature films and television series.
In the opening moments of this intimate, surprisingly moving documentary, the camera follows stritchthe nearly 90yearold grande dame of broadway, film, and. Elaine stritch arrives on the red carpet at elaine stritch. Nprs scott simon remembers her career and an interview he had with her earlier this year. Shoot me, a documentary by chiemi karasawa, out this month. Mar, 2014 yet even the uninitiated may find it hard to look away from elaine stritch. Ever the stylish and often pantless octogenarian, the broadway legend elaine stritch sashays through elaine stritch. Elaine stritch tina fey alec baldwin cherry jones nathan lane. 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. 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. John curtisrex features if so, she was perhaps a first lady from the nancy.
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. Shoot me, the uncompromising tony and emmy awardwinner is showcased both on and off stage via rare archival footage and intimate cinema verite. It opened in theaters on 21 february 2014, shortly before stritchs death in july 2014. And initially, thats exactly what it seems like it might turn out to be. 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. Karasawa and crew began following stritch in 2011, she was 86 at the time. A new york without elaine stritch the new york times. Jul 18, 2014 elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word the new york times. She spoke with nprs scott simon about seeing herself on screen. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing elaine stritch. Shoot me is a ferocious, funny and poignant portrait of the oneofakind broadway legend as she reaches her 87th year.
Elaine stritch diagnosed with stomach cancer before death. 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. 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. Isotope works with various entities to develop and produce content, campaigns, narrative films and psas. Yet even the uninitiated may find it hard to look away from elaine stritch. Shoot me 2014 plagued by medical issues and memory lapses, the broadway icon contemplates retirement and mortality as she approaches her.
Elaine stritch, that gravellyvoiced, longlegged, largerthanlife singerdanceractress and broadway legend, died less than six months after the release of elaine stritch. The film captures her immeasurable charm, acerbic wit, and impressive accomplishments with candid footage and interviews with friends and collaborators, including. 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. Elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word. Feb 20, 2014 in the revealing and poignant elaine stritch. Shoot me is a fast paced show composed almost completely of privileged moments. By turns bold, hilarious and moving, the films journey connects stritchs present to her past, and an inspiring portrait of a oneofakind survivor emerges. Shoot me screening at paley center for media on feb. Shoot me 20 starring elaine stritch and alec baldwin on dvd and bluray. Elaine stritch, volatile and vulnerable in shoot me. Come spend an evening with broadways enduring dame as she regales you with songs and stories from her life. Shoot me even as her waning health led to her final bow this past.
At 87, stritch is still here, dominating the stage in her one woman cabaret. Shoot me could have been nothing more than a fawning, onedimensional tribute to one of the most beloved ballbusters in showbusiness history. Elaine stritch and donald sinden in twos company in 1975. Mar 01, 2014 the 89yearold, tony awardwinning broadway star is the subject of a new documentary, elaine stritch. Elaine stritch on life, sex and death the last word the. The 89yearold, tony awardwinning broadway star is the subject of a new documentary, elaine stritch. Stritch quit drinking in 1987 following a severe diabetic attack and remained sober for 24 years. In this bold, hilarious and poignant portrait, the uncompromising tony and emmy awardwinner is revealed both on and off stage. Elaine stritch was all of these things in the final years of her life.
Jul 17, 2014 elaine stritch and donald sinden in twos company in 1975. Attractively filmed and decorated with well chosen music, elaine stritch. Shoot me, which, as the title playfully suggests, conveys not only the octogenarian performers sardonic. Elaine stritch was a unique and gifted actress and performer. Shoot me brings us so close to elaine stritch that its difficult not to fall in love with her. 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. 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. Elaine stritch february 2, 1925 july 17, 2014 was an american actress and singer, known for her work on broadway. The uncompromising tony and emmy awardwinner is showcased. What is easy and important for me is defending the safe space of a really wonderful artist. Now in her late 80s, broadway legend elaine stritch remains as ferociously funny as ever. Saw this tonight at what may have been the world premiere showing at the tribeca film festival in new york friday, april 19, 20. This is a wonderful window into her final days in new york.
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