# Spielberg (2017)

> An expansive, affectionate portrait of Steven Spielberg that examines the personal history, collaborators, and creative choices behind his place in modern Hollywood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/318848

## Facts

- Runtime: 147 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Susan Lacy
- Cast: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Richard Dreyfuss, Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks, J.J. Abrams, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7133092/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: celebratory, reflective, warm, film club viewing, cinema history study

## Synopsis

Explore the life and legacy of one of cinema's greatest visionaries through intimate interviews and rare footage.

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