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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)

Documentary
Release Date: 1996, September 27
Directors: Susan W. Dryfoos
Countries: United States of America
Production: The New York Times, The New York Times, New York Times Productions, New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions, Castle Hill Productions
Cast: Julie Andrews, Lauren Bacall, Roger Moore, Frank Gifford, Chita Rivera, Katharine Hepburn, Carol Channing, Joan Collins, Barbara Walters, Kathie Lee Gifford, Al Hirschfeld, Dolly Haas

Overview:

The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.