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Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin.Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin.Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin.
- Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 11 nominations total
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- TriviaIn a 2024 interview with Variety, Morgan Neville spoke about why the film did not discuss Steve Martin's famous "King Tut" song and performance: "To bring it up, then you have to have this modern discussion of what was Steve trying to say with it? That would be narrative quicksand. The reason Steve wrote that song and the context around it, which was totally lost, was that he was actually making fun of the consumerization and fetishization of ancient cultures in the West and all that. So that's another documentary. But again I was concerned with his standup story and where he was at that time. As opposed to what's our 2023 reading of something at that time? So honestly, 'King Tut' wasn't at the top of my list of things to put in the film. It was never a scene in the film even before the internet (controversy)."
- ConnectionsReferenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 937: Road House (2024)
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Like other reviewers, I'm curious to know why the documentary was made in two pieces, other than the fact that it would be very long to watch in one sitting. In my case, viewing the documentary over two days, it definitely showed how Steve's life has changed over the years, certainly for the better. In that way, it's a very hopeful piece, one that proves how it's possible for someone to become more comfortable with who they are, more likeable, more relatable, etc. After seeing how much Steve struggled in the first half of his life, it's very heartwarming to see how much joy his entire life brings him today. Yes, the documentary is long and there are certainly parts that could have been trimmed but, like a lot of Apple TV+ programs, it feels like time well-spent when the final credits roll. Steve! Is an interesting study of a fascinating human being and certainly worth watching.
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