Inventing David Geffen 11 years old

Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world of the man responsible for launching the early successes of Joni Mitchell, Tom Cruise, and Guns N’ Roses; co-founded DreamWorks; produced Cats and Dreamgirls; and is one of the largest contributors to the fight against AIDS. (SBS AU) Geffen narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews. American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen’s professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. (PBS)

Credits

Inventing David Geffen Cast

Name Character
Tom Hanks He was 56, now 67 years old as Himself
Steven Spielberg He was 65, now 77 years old as Himself
Elton John He was 65, now 77 years old as Himself
Nora Ephron She was 71, 71 years old when she died as Herself
David Geffen He was 69, now 81 years old as Himself
Mike Nichols He was 81, 83 years old when he died as Himself

Inventing David Geffen Crew

Name Department
Susan Lacy as Director. Directing
Inventing David Geffen (11 years)

  • Release day: Monday, November 19, 2012
  • Runtime: 120 minutes