Apple TV+ will premiere its Martin Scorsese documentary series, “Mr. Scorsese,” on Oct. 17. The five-part documentary event about the legendary filmmaker comes from acclaimed director Rebecca Miller (“She Came to Me,” “Personal Velocity”).
The “Mr. Scorsese” team was given exclusive, unrestricted access to Scorsese’s private archives and conducted extensive interviews with the filmmaker. It is anchored by conversations with Scorsese, his friends, family and creative collaborators including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Jay Cocks and Rodrigo Prieto, along with his children, wife Helen Morris and close childhood friends.
“Mr. Scorsese” examines how Scorsese’s colorful life experiences informed his artistic vision. Starting with his earliest experiences with New York University student films to the present day, the documentary explores the themes that have fascinated Scorsese, including the place of good and evil in the fundamental nature of humankind.
“This project is a filmmaker’s dream, to have had such access to legends of the industry, from Marty himself to his prolific collaborators, close friends and family members,” Miller said. “I was honored he trusted me to create this documentary, which I believe will resonate with everyone from dedicated Scorsese fans to anyone who has grappled with failure and reached for stars. I’m excited to share a sneak peek of ‘Mr. Scorsese,’ which includes the true version of a mythic (a never-before-told) story about ‘Taxi Driver,’ and how thanks to Marty’s perseverance and dedication to his art, the film retained its integrity and went on to become one of the most culturally significant films of all time.”
“Mr. Scorsese” originated with executive producers Miller and Damon Cardasis at Round Films (“Maggie’s Plan,””Saturday Church”), and Cindy Tolan (“Étoile,” “Dandelion”), Miller’s longtime creative collaborator. Emmy Award-nominated trio Cardasis, Tolan and Miller (“Arthur Miller: Writer”) serve as executive producers alongside Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly and Julie Yorn. Ron Burkle produces. Robert Fernandez and Patrick Walmsley co-executive produce. The series is presented by Expanded Media and Round Films in association with LBI Entertainment and Moxie Pictures.
In a new first-look clip, Scorsese and his filmmaker friends, including Steven Spielberg, reflect on how the director’s cut of “Taxi Driver” almost never saw the light of day, and the extreme lengths the filmmaker was willing to go to protect what would go on to be one of his most iconic films. Watch it below:
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