A Candid New Film about legendary Comedian Gene Wilder

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Mar 12, 2024
Born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee, Gene Wilder became one of the most in demand and beloved comic actors of his generation.  A new film uses his own voice and never before seen footage to document his life story and pay tribute to the beloved artist. We speak to Ron Frank, director of "Remembering Gene Wilder," which opens this Friday at the Quad Cinema.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

 

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