James Dean - Forever Young [DVD]

Michael J. Sheridan's 'James Dean - 'Forever Young' [2005]James Dean has had more biographical films made about him than almost any other actor in Hollywood. This is a Iworthwhile documentary for the wealth of unseen early television shows in which Dean learned his trade. Well researched and edited, it took Sheridan almost 10 years to make.Narated by acclaimed actor Martin Sheen who has always been a huge Dean fan, once quoting: "There were only two people in the fifties: Elvis Presley who changed the music, and James Dean who changed our lives". The rare archival early television performances showcase Dean's acting prowess before his meteoric success arriving on the big screen in his iconic roles, first in 'East of Eden' then 'Rebel Without a Cause' and culminating in his final role in 'Giant'. Filming had just finished before his tragic automobile accident. Also featuring well sourced photographs from his early years raised on a farm in Fairmount Indiana and as a struggling actor in New York. A 50th Anniversary Tribute, the documentary showcased at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. From small-screen to big-screen, a revealing documetary!

James Dean has been my idol since I was 15 years old. I never thought I could find an actor who I could identify so closely with, in terms of loneliness, frustration, and the need to belong. To be perfectly honest, I cried watching this film. It made my love for Jimmy grow even more. Sheen's narrative gives blunt, yet informative insight in the actors personal life, his work, and his love for life. If you are a James dean fan or are simply just discovering this extraordinary star, I highly recommend this film. It pays tremendous homage to the young actor who forever changed the way people lived and perceived life. James Dean will forever be in my heart, and I share a connection with this actor like non other I've felt before. I can pretty much guarantee that anyone who watches this film will feel exactly the same way :) long live dean!

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The song of the same name by Rod Stewart plays several times in the background through this "documentary". Like the song, this, umm, thing, is fluff. Dean was, by every other account, something of a tomcat with undeniable talent but an utterly lacerating upbringing which left him in a state of arrested development. He died at 24, which was more like at 30 back in the 1950's but, to my mind, he was still a boy. Had he lived, he would likely have become a more flamboyant version of Marlon Brando, an actor who would not deny his sexuality. It is, for many reasons, quite tragic that he died so young - he could have become a multiple award winner and director and early queer rights icon. This "documentary" is really only suitable for schoolchildren, so tame and lifeless is it.

Excellent biography of the life of James Dean. It shows the multi -talented Dean, who grew up in a small town with his loving Aunt and Uncle, as a thoughtful, fun loving, risk taker. He loved fast cars, motor cycles, poetry, art, music, and family. He was discoved by a Hollywood Director and was able to demonstrate his acting talents on the Big Screen to become a beloved Star. Because he died so young, he is remembered as forever young. I Highly recommend this film

Though there are a number of books and films that have covered the all too short life of a very talented young man the extra bonus with this film was the narration by Martin Sheen. The film is a fitting 50th anniversary tribute to a somewhat troubled but talented guy from the mid-west, who turned things upside down in his three films.

This DVD tells his life story better than any other. Has all his short cameo clips from his early work...SAILOR BEWARE and even color footage at a SODA BAR from another film. It has a pair of COKE COMMERCIALS. Re-mastered home movie footage of JIMMY at one of the car races he entered. This footage and the way it is presented is just amazing! Looks like MARKY WINSLOW was on of the co-Producers of the film as well. This just can't be beat! MARTIN SHEEN also does a GREAT job as the narrator!

I like this bio a lot. it was much more of a history and timeline and dealt with what they felt was fact and truthful. It wasn't littered with half truths or rumors or things that just can't be proven either way. It seemed more true to life than Hollywood Babylon.

This is an excellent dvd on James Dean as it concentrates on his work. Extensive research has produced a lot of interesting footage on the TV years, which makes a refreshing change from the "who said what and to whom" style of documentary. In those, I believe that if you pay someone to say something, they will. This dvd is highly recommended.

Magnifique,avec des tonnes d'extraits de séries télés avant ses 3 célèbres films mais,malgré le titre clairement identifié.il n'y a AUCUN sous-titres français

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