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Deep Dive: Jill, Uncredited (2022)

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Jill, Uncredited
Jill, Uncredited is a 2022 experimental documentary short film by Anthony Ing that focuses on actress Jill Goldston, who has primarily worked as an extra since the 1960s. The film is constructed using a variety of clips from notable films and television shows, including The Elephant Man and Mr. Bean, to illustrate her career and contributions to the industry. The documentary is based on interviews with Jill Goldston, born in 1943, and includes insights into her life as the mother of James Goldston, the former president of ABC News. The film received support from the Canada Council for the Arts and won the Best National Short or Medium-Length award at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in 2023.

Why Watch

  • •See Jill Goldston's unique career as an extra.
  • •Find out about her connection to ABC News.
  • •Watch clips from iconic films and shows.

Did You Know

•Jill Goldston was born in 1943 and has acted as an extra since the 1960s.
•The film features clips from The Elephant Man and Mr. Bean.
•Jill Goldston is the mother of James Goldston, former president of ABC News.
•Jill, Uncredited won Best National Short or Medium-Length at the 2023 Montreal International Documentary Festival.

Perfect For

Film history enthusiastsFans of experimental documentariesJill Goldston admirers