Remembering Gene Wilder (2023)

Director: Ron Frank

Screenwriter: Glenn Kirschbaum

Stars: Mel Brooks, Alan Alda

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Told in part through Wilder’s own voice (luckily, he recorded the audiobook of his memoir, which serves as narration), Remembering Gene Wilder is a treat to watch with its generous helpings of film clips from across Wilder’s career. Yes there are the ever-fresh line readings (“Put…the candle…back”) and his manic physical antics (his pre-verbal meltdown when Zero Mostel’s Bialystok separates Bloom from his little blue blanket) -- but there are also uproarious outtakes from the set of Young Frankenstein and poignant home movies from his marriage to Gilda Radner. Get ready to binge-watch Wilder’s whole career—you’ll want to after seeing this tender and eye-opening tribute.

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Movies in the 2024 Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival: 

Remembering Gene Wilder: Wednesday, January 10th, 7:00 PM

Closed Circuit: Thursday, January 11th, 7:00 PM

Not Quite Kosher: Saturday January 13th, 7:30 PM

Vishniac: Sunday January 14th, 3:00 PM

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For more information on the festival, visit BRJFF's website by clicking here.

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