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Carol Channing: Larger Than Life

2012 · 87 min Documentary Music Romance
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

Carol Channing, the Broadway legend with a raspy voice and signature platinum bob, reflects on her dazzling career with unflinching wit. The film trails her from backstage to living rooms as she recounts tales of "Hello, Dolly!", her friendship with Marilyn Monroe, and a lifelong love affair with the spotlight. Glittering archival footage of stage triumphs and Hollywood galas intertwines with contemporary interviews, painting a portrait of a woman whose irrepressible joy outlasted every passing trend.

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Year 2012
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music, Romance
Director Dori Berinstein
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (6 votes)

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This documentary transcends a mere career retrospective, becoming a heartfelt and deeply personal ode to art and resilience. Director Dori Berinbaum sidesteps dry biography, letting Carol herself guide us through an era of glittering triumphs.

What lingers after the credits is the infectious spirit of a true original—a woman of immense talent and even greater heart, whose legacy is written in joy and sequins. It’s a celebration that feels both grand and intimately genuine. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Dori Berinstein

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