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- Conventional and chronologically structured biographical account of the actor/performer charting her rise to fame through two classic U.S. sitcoms of the 60s and 70s, HBO Max's Being Mary Tyler Moore juxtaposes her modern portrayal of, first a housewife to Dick Van Dyke and then as an independent career woman in her own show, with the rise of feminism and how the portrayal of women pivots, at least on the small screen, to play tribute to a pioneering TV career.
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Being Mary Tyler Moore is a 2023 American biographical documentary film about the actress Mary Tyler Moore. [1] [2] It is directed and produced by James Adolphus.
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May 10, 2023 · To understand Mary Tyler Moore's life and impact, the documentary film weaves Mary's narrative with an examination of the importance of her on-screen roles, her non-traditional influence as a powerful executive, her humanitarianism, and the indelible mark she left on feminism.
- James Adolphus
Explores the vanguard career of the woman who, as actor, performer, and advocate, revolutionized the portrayal of women in media, redefined their roles in show business, and inspired generations to dream big and make it on their own. Director. James Adolphus. Writers.
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- Documentary
- James Adolphus
- 2023-05-26
May 26, 2023 · “Who can turn the world on with her smile?” It’s Mary Tyler Moore, of course, and you should know it. To be precise, it’s Mary Richards, a person Moore played.
- Robert Lloyd
- Television Critic
- robert.lloyd@latimes.com
Mar 13, 2023 · James Adolphus’ new HBO documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore begins with an awkward 1966 interview of Moore by producer and talk show host David Susskind. As Susskind rambles about how...
May 26, 2023 · “Being Mary Tyler Moore” is a documentary about the life of one of television’s most beloved stars. The transition from sitcoms to prestige drama is only one of the shifts she made throughout her career as she responded to cultural changes and her growing awareness of her potential.
May 25, 2023 · The HBO documentary ‘Being Mary Tyler Moore,’ from director James Adolphus and producer Lena Waithe, is fun and insightful. Read on for our review.
