Carol Channing: Larger Than Life

Spotlight

World Premiere

USA | 83 MINUTES | English |

CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE

Female Director(s), Documentary

If there ever was a secret recipe for crafting entertainment in its purest and truest form, Dori Berinstein most likely has it. The Tony-winning producer and Tribeca alum (ShowBusiness, TFF '05; Gotta Dance TFF '08) is back with another inspiring story—and she couldn't have chosen a more appropriate subject or captured one more affectionately. With every lyrical word, movements akin to the grace of choreography, and a rich and rarefied storyline that rivals that of any heroine of the Great White Way, Carol Channing's life could itself be a Broadway musical.

Footage from the archives—television appearances, song and dance numbers, and stage performances—show Carol at her best (not that there is a "worst"). Without batting a false eyelash, she effortlessly charms audience after audience with her hilarity, relentless energy, and unique beauty, reminding us that before Barbra or Marilyn, there was Carol. Perhaps the most brilliant thing about Berinstein's bubbly biopic is that you don't need to love Broadway or even theater itself to love or to be mesmerized by Carol. Theatrics aside, Larger Than Life proves that Carol Channing—as a person—is very much worth knowing about.

Carol Channing: Larger Than Life came in 3rd place in the Heineken Audience Award race! The film will have two additional screenings on Sunday, May 1. Learn more!



Co-hosted by

Broadway+Cares+Equity+Fights+AIDS


CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Dori Berinstein

DORI BERINSTEIN is a Broadway producer and an award-winning director, producer, and writer of film and TV. Her 11 Broadway shows include: Legally Blonde (seven Olivier nominations), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award), The Crucible (Tony nomination), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Tony Award), Fool Moon (Tony Award), and Flower Drum Song (Tony nomination).
Producer
Dori Berinstein
Director of Photography
Rob VanAlkemade
Editor
Adam Zucker
Co-Producer
Harlan Boll
Screenwriter
Dori Berinstein, Adam Zucker
Primary Cast
Carol Channing, Lily Tomlin, Debbie Reynolds, Barbara Walters, Chita Rivera, Jerry Herman
Director
Dori Berinstein
Composer
Craig Sharmat

CONTACTS

Sales Contact
Dori Berinstein
Dramatic Forces
Bedford Corners, NY 10549
Phone: 917 384 2221
dori@dramaticforces.com
Press Contact
Harlan Boll
Phone: 626-296-3757
h.boll@dcpublicity.com