Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 film features interviews and unseen footage that detail its troubled production and subsequent suppression.
“Mystery of a lost masterpiece.”
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Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 film features interviews and unseen footage that detail its troubled production and subsequent suppression.
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Michael Lurie and Eric Friedler's 2024 documentary features interviews with Jerry Lewis' associates as it investigates the unreleased 1972 film, The Day the Clown Cried. It details the film's troubled production and the reasons for its suppression. The documentary includes previously unseen footage, providing context for a project that remains largely unknown. Insights from figures like Martin Scorsese contribute to the narrative surrounding this controversial work.
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Why Watch
- See Martin Scorsese's thoughts on Jerry Lewis's lost film.
- Find out why The Day the Clown Cried was never released.
- Meet the cast members who were part of the original film.
Did You Know
- The Day the Clown Cried was made in 1972 but never released.
- The documentary was released in 2024, 52 years after the original film.
- Eric Friedler and Michael Lurie co-directed From Darkness to Light.
- The film received four out of five stars from Xan Brooks of The Guardian.
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Who directed the documentary From Darkness to Light?
From Darkness to Light was directed by Eric Friedler and Michael Lurie.
What is the runtime of the documentary From Darkness to Light?
The runtime of From Darkness to Light is 108 minutes.
What rating did Xan Brooks from The Guardian give the film?
Xan Brooks of The Guardian gave the film four out of five stars.
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