"Life Itself" New York Premiere Sponsored by Jaeger-Le Coultre
["Life Itself" Cast]
Where: Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Restorante
Who was there: Guests included Steve James, Chaz Ebert, Bob Balaban, Michael Ferro, Ashleigh Banfield, James Brolin, Amy Irving, Kristine Johnson, Carol Kane, Barbara Kopple, Denis Leary, Morgan Spurlock, Michael Moore, Julie Taymor, and more.
Other details: Last night, The Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center hosted the world premiere of "Life Itself," a documentary honoring the life of renowned Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert. The film was an on-screen adaptation of Ebert's memoir of the same name, documenting his life from his start at his college newspaper through his career for the Sun-Times and on broadcast with Gene Siskel and even through his cancer treatment. Following the premiere, guests celebrated at the Lincoln Ristorante in Lincoln Center, where they enjoyed cocktails and a buffet dinner with unique plates like lobster pasta and fried chicken.
[Photos: Amanda Schwab/StarPix]
[Dennis Leary, Kristine Johnson]
[James Brolin, Chaz Ebert, Steve James]