Film·2011·21m

The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

Documentary

In this visual essay, Charles Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance, author of "Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema", draws upon a wealth of photography as well as a wide range of interviews (Paulette Goddard, Sydney Chaplin, Chuck Jones, Leni Riefenstahl, Mel Brooks, Joan Collins et al.) to examine the production history of "The Great Dictator", the film's importance as a satire, and legacy.

Directed by Abbey Lustgarten

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Jeffrey Vance
Jeffrey VanceSelf (voice)
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
Paulette Goddard
Paulette GoddardSelf (archive footage)
Jack Oakie
Jack OakieSelf (archive footage)
Joan Collins
Joan CollinsSelf (archive footage)
Chuck Jones
Chuck JonesSelf (archive footage)
Mel Brooks
Mel BrooksSelf (archive footage)

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