I had heard of Robert Evans before, being an avid movie buff, but never realized the extent to which he has had such an impact on my love for film. An actor, producer, and former head of Paramount, Robert Evans was behind some of the most influential and important movies ever to come out of Hollywood.
But that is not why I write this post. Robert Evans, and this well-done and gripping documentary based on his memoirs, also stands (in my mind, at least) as a metaphor for the Hollywood dream. From the chance meeting that launched his career to the battles with Francis Ford Coppola that created a movie that defined the medium in the Godfather, his story embodies the highs and the lows, the glamor and the drama, and larger than life personas that drive the dream. For those of us that have the same dream, his story documents that it can be done; that passion can drive success; that hard work and a commitment to your vision can breed success; but that also it must be nurtured and cared for or just as easily lost.
I am not captivated by movie stars - particularly today's breed where talent is often overshadowed by a beautiful face or the ability to entertain the paparazzi - but instead am enthralled by the personas that drive the industry and help create the films that affect lives and inspire creative revolution. Robert Evans was one of those personas. To anyone who shares my interest, I recommend you give this film a deserved viewing.
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