Inventing David Geffen

Inventing David Geffen

2012
2h 0m
7.6

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Overview

Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world of the man responsible for launching the early successes of Joni Mitchell, Tom Cruise, and Guns N’ Roses; co-founded DreamWorks; produced Cats and Dreamgirls; and is one of the largest contributors to the fight against AIDS. (SBS AU) Geffen narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews. American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen’s professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. (PBS)

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date November 19, 2012
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2515126

Cast

David Geffen
David Geffen

Self

Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron

Self

Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks

Self

Elton John
Elton John

Self

Mike Nichols
Mike Nichols

Self

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Self

Jimmy Iovine
Jimmy Iovine

Self

Jon Landau
Jon Landau

Self

Steve Martin
Steve Martin

Self

Cher
Cher

Self

Mo Ostin
Mo Ostin

Self

John Kalodner
John Kalodner

Self

Key Crew

Susan Lacy
Director