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Life Itself (2014)
A revelation
I was familiar with Roger Ebert from his various review programs and prolific writing, but I knew little about his life and history before watching this film. What a story!
His struggles and weaknesses and life-experiences clearly did much to shape his worldview and now, in retrospect, I can see how all those things impacted his writing and reporting on film.
This film does a great job of following Mr. Ebert's journey through life and the unflinching way it captures his battle at the end, facing death, was astonishing, painful, and ultimately inspiring.
Two thumbs up, indeed!
Most (2003)
Best short film ever
I saw this for the first time years ago at a film fest and have never forgotten it. By far, it is the most beautiful and moving short film I've seen.
The story itself isn't that original; it's based on an old Christian campfire story that is itself a fairly non subtle metaphor.
Regardless, it's HOW the filmmakers shape that story into something that is complex an cinematic in all the best ways that is the genuine miracle here.
If you can find this film, your time and effort will be well-spent and rewarded. And then some.