Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's groundbreaking partnership in American television is explored through interviews and archival audio in this documentary directed by Amy Poehler.
“Behind the laughter, a love story like no other.”
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's groundbreaking partnership in American television is explored through interviews and archival audio in this documentary directed by Amy Poehler.
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's partnership transformed American television. The documentary, directed by Amy Poehler, features interviews with their daughter, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, and other notable figures like Bette Midler and Norman Lear. It includes never-before-heard audio interviews with Ball and Arnaz, discovered by producer Jeanne Elfant Festa. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2022, and was released on Amazon Prime Video on March 4, 2022. It received six Emmy nominations and won two.
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The GuardianWhile the I Love Lucy star remains a fascinating subject, this documentary feels more like paint-by-numbers PR
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Why Watch
- See interviews with Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill and Bette Midler.
- Find out about the never-before-heard audio interviews.
- Meet the groundbreaking couple behind a TV legacy.
Did You Know
- The film was released on March 4, 2022, on Amazon Prime Video.
- Lucy and Desi was nominated for six Emmy Awards and won two.
- 94% of 97 critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave positive reviews.
- The documentary has a runtime of 102 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Lucy and Desi?
Lucy and Desi was directed by Amy Poehler in her documentary directorial debut.
When was Lucy and Desi released on Amazon Prime Video?
Lucy and Desi was released worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on March 4, 2022.
How many Emmy Awards was Lucy and Desi nominated for?
Lucy and Desi was nominated for six Emmy Awards, winning two.
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