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Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists

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The lives and careers of journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.
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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic 01/30/2019
Has the passionate, thunderous, and occasionally weepy tone of a good barroom eulogy. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 01/29/2019
It's a wonderful documentary, full of colourful stories and sharp commentary. It paints a vivid picture of newsrooms filled with vibrant characters and, mainly, it celebrates great writing. Go to Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post 01/28/2019
Breslin and Hamill may preach too long, but its copious valentines are appropriately strewn with little heartbreaks. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/11/2020
The gregarious and blunt [Jimmy] Breslin is the clear standout, compared to the more low-key and sophisticated [Pete] Hamill. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith National Review 04/17/2019
To guys like Breslin and Pete Hamill, a dive bar was an office where you met the characters, learned the secrets. Who does that anymore? Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 02/14/2019
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It's really not too grand a statement about two guys who lived, breathed and emboldened the printed word. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/27/2019 Old School at its best. Journalist when being there counted. See more 03/17/2019 A fawning review of their careers, pointing out the flaws as well as their concern for the little guys. Perhaps a little too fawning, however, as Breslin appeared to be quite a jerk and in love with his own aura See more 01/29/2019 As bombastic & fascinating as its subjects; not afraid to expose the darker sides of these heroes who are merely human; a reminder of how important it is to be one who seeks - and fights for - the truth. See more 01/29/2019 HBO Documentary 1/30/19 A great look at two American writing writing icons who were always fun to read and equally fun to watch. Love good wordsmiths and these guys were A+ in that category. Breslin more of a character than Hamill but both certainly lived a colorful and interesting life. See more Read all reviews
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Jonathan Alter

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John Block

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Steve McCarthy

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Harvey Araton

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John Avlon

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Mike Barnicle

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Synopsis The lives and careers of journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.
Director
Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy
Producer
Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy
Screenwriter
Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy
Production Co
Big Meal Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 31, 2019
Runtime
1h 46m
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