37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024

37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL October 30-November 3, 2024

Ed Asner: On Stage and Off

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Widely acknowledged as the most honored performer in the history of American television, Ed Asner is as devoutly serious about the craft of acting as he is about sticking to ethical action in public life. A two-time former president of the Screen Actors Guild, Asner’s storied career spans decades. Like his famous blunt and beloved screen counterpart ‘Lou Grant,’ Asner’s personal creed is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. This full-length documentary probes his Kansas City roots, his inspirations and influences, his remarkable acting career, his brave political activism at a personal cost, and his unflagging energy to this day as a performer of the screen and stage. Discussion with co-director Kurt Jacobsen, moderated by VAFF Advisory Board member Scot Safon

Date

Saturday, October 26

Time

6:15 PM

Location

Violet Crown 4

Film Info

Director: Kurt Jacobsen, Warren Leming

Runtime: 87 min.

Genre: Documentaries

Year: 2019

Country: USA

Language: English

Featuring: Ed Asner, Michael Shannon, Oliver Stone, Mike Farrell, David Shepherd, Paul Buhle