American film historian and author Richard Schickel directs the documentary Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin. Schickel offers an exploration into Chaplin's life, from his childhood in London until his death in 1977. The film also contains insight on his multifaceted film career and much-publicized private life. Includes archive footage, film clips, and narration by
Sydney Pollack. Interwoven with the vintage bits are contemporary interviews with Hollywood personas such as
Woody Allen,
Martin Scorsese, and
Johnny Depp. Chaplin's children Michael and Geraldine also provide contributions.
Charlie was shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2003. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide