How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer
Tuesday, July 16, 11am; JCC Hart Theater
Documentary | 2023 | 102 min. English | USA
Director: Jeff Zimbalist
This compelling film explores the rollercoaster life of one of America’s most controversial authors of the 20th century, Norman Mailer. Propelled by his tremendous ego and contrarian spirit, Mailer’s visibility in the public eye lasted 6 decades, during which he had 6 tumultuous marriages, 9 beloved children, 11 bestsellers, 3 arrests, and 2 Pulitzer Prizes. Prophet, hedonist, violent criminal, literary outlaw, and social provocateur, Mailer’s ideas about love, anger, fear, and courage cut to the core of human nature, are more relevant than ever today, and point to a prescription for coming alive as a people.
Mature content.
Underwritten by
Heidi and Mike Fishman
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