A new documentary series explores Martin Scorsese’s extensive career with never-before-seen footage from his private archives and multiple interviews with friends, colleagues and Hollywood stars.
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Apple and Martin Scorsese have an interesting relationship. From ads promoting Siri to his hilarious cameo on the hit comedy series The Studio, the legendary director has always been present in some form or another.
A new Apple TV documentary follows Mr. Scorsese’s journey from his humble beginnings as the child of immigrants to his rise to become one of the greatest figures in Hollywood history, through classics such as Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Casino, The Wolf of Wall Street, Shutter Island, The Departed, The Last Temptation of Christ, Gangs of New York and Mean Streets. The list really goes on.
Here’s what Apple has to say about the new documentary series:
Mr. Scorsese is a film about one man through the lens of his work, exploring the many facets of a visionary who redefined filmmaking, including his extraordinary career and unique personal history. Featuring exclusive and unrestricted access to Martin Scorsese’s private archives, this docuseries is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with friends, family, and creative collaborators, including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, and Sharon Stone. Jodie Foster, Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Jay Cox, Rodrigo Prieto, his children, his wife Helen Morris, and close childhood friends. Mr. Scorsese, directed by acclaimed Rebecca Miller, examines how Scorsese’s own colorful life experiences influenced his artistic vision, as each film he made stunned the world with its originality. This documentary explores the themes that have fascinated Scorsese and influenced his work, starting with his student films at New York University and continuing to the present day. This includes the place of good and evil in the basic nature of humanity.
Check out Scorsese’s trailer.
Watch Scorsese on Apple TV
Apple TV is available for $12.99 per month and includes popular TV shows and movies like Severance, The Studio, The Morning Show, Shrinking, Silo, and more.
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