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Philip Roth, Without Complexes

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The author speaks about his upbringing, his success, the fallout from "Portnoy's Complaint," and his feelings about aging.

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Tom Beer Newsday 04/01/2013
B-
It's great to see extensive interview footage with the relaxed and funny author, but Philip Roth: Unmasked shies away from controversy and, as a result, feels a bit sanitized. Go to Full Review Troy Patterson Slate 04/01/2013
That neither Krauss nor anyone has anything remotely unflattering to say about the subject points to the fundamental dishonesty of the work, which extends from its excessive reverence. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith New York Post 03/15/2013
1.5/4
Frustratingly little light is shed on either Roth's life or his work by this series of interviews with the novelist and a curious selection of admirers. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 04/01/2013
B+
It's good that Philip Roth finally let others in during the waning years of an extraordinary writing life. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/14/2013
Admiring if less than revealing documentary about one of the great writers of our time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/02/2013 http://filmreviewsnsuch.blogspot.com/2013/04/philip-roth-unmasked.html See more david f 04/01/2013 Covers the novelist's life, career, and writings in high PBS style. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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William Karel

Director

William Karel

Screenwriter

Livia Manera

Screenwriter

Matthieu Langlet

Original Music

François Reumont

Cinematographer

Stéphanie Mahet

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Movie Info

Synopsis The author speaks about his upbringing, his success, the fallout from "Portnoy's Complaint," and his feelings about aging.
Director
William Karel
Screenwriter
William Karel, Livia Manera
Production Co
Cinétévé
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
52m