Release, runtime and language

2019 · 98 min · English

Echo score 60

#15,207 14

Directed by

Rob Garver

Starring

Alec Baldwin, Woody Allen, Dick Cavett, Johnny Carson, Carol Baum, Lili Anolik

This documentary explores the life and work of Pauline Kael, a highly influential and often controversial film critic. It examines her passionate approach to cinema during the vibrant era of the 1960s and 70s, revealing the sources of her sharp wit and insightful perspectives. The film showcases how Kael’s reviews sparked both admiration and criticism, establishing her as a formidable voice in the world of film criticism.