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202493 minNRdocumentary

7.2/ 10(19 ratings)• TMDB

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Remembering Gene Wilder

202493 minNRdocumentary

7.2/ 10(19 ratings)• TMDB

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Interviews with Mel Brooks and Alan Alda, along with rare footage, reveal Gene Wilder's comedic impact and his struggle with Alzheimer's.

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Interviews with Mel Brooks and Alan Alda, along with rare footage, reveal Gene Wilder's comedic impact and his struggle with Alzheimer's.

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Gene Wilder's laughter echoes through rare home videos and film clips in Remembering Gene Wilder. Directed by Ron Frank, the documentary features interviews with notable figures such as Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, and Wilder's wife, Karen Wilder. It chronicles Wilder's career, from his iconic role in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to his collaborations with Richard Pryor. Personal anecdotes and archival footage paint a vivid picture of Wilder's impact on comedy and his battle with Alzheimer's disease. The film premiered at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival in May 2023.

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See Mel Brooks share memories of Gene Wilder.
Find out about Wilder's battle with Alzheimer's.
Meet Wilder's family and friends discussing his legacy.

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The film won Best Film and Audience Favorite at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival in May 2023.
Gene Wilder's narration comes from his 2005 memoir, Kiss Me Like a Stranger.
Production was delayed due to COVID-19, affecting interviews with key figures.
The documentary made its streaming debut on Netflix in June 2024.

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Who directed the documentary Remembering Gene Wilder?

Ron Frank directed the documentary Remembering Gene Wilder.

What awards did Remembering Gene Wilder win?

The documentary won Best Film and Audience Favorite at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival in 2023.

When did Remembering Gene Wilder premiere?

The documentary made its world premiere at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival in May 2023.

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Milwaukee Film Festival

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