Released:
1996-09-27

Overview:
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.

Director:
Susan W. Dryfoos

Runtime:
1h 26min

Genre:
Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Al Hirschfeld
  as
  Self
• 
  Lauren Bacall
  as
  Self
• 
  Carol Channing
  as
  Self
• 
  Julie Andrews
  as
  Self
• 
  Joan Collins
  as
  Self