Love, Gilda

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7.4/10

1.9K

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A documentary on Gilda Radner that utilizes a collection of diaries and personal audio and videotapes documenting her childhood, her comedy career, her relationships and ultimately, her struggles with cancer.

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In her own words, comedienne Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and d... Read allIn her own words, comedienne Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and diaries read by modern day comediennes (including Amy Poehler), LOVE Gilda offers a unique ... Read allIn her own words, comedienne Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and diaries read by modern day comediennes (including Amy Poehler), LOVE Gilda offers a unique window into the honest and whimsical world of a beloved performer whose greatest role was ... Read all

Director
- Lisa D'Apolito
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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

1.9K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Lisa D'Apolito
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total

Videos5

Trailer 2:23

LOVE Gilda

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Love, Gilda: Boyfriends

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Love, Gilda: As A Child

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Love, Gilda: Gilda Radner's Iconic SNL Characters

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8Bachfeuer

A pretty fair documentary with a compelling subject

I wanted to see and know more of the strange little girl and the young television sensation than this film shows. It did much better when it got it got to the mature woman, finding the love of her life, but instead of children and growing old together, it was him caring for her in sickness and early death. I'm sure there are many others like me who have not thought of Gilda in a long time because her end was so sad. I needed this reminder of what she gave us.

Gilda's story and that of Fran Dresher have many similarities. Both were the most benign of people, wanting only to bring cheer to others. Both were subjected to so much senseless suffering and loss from illnesses science has not yet conquered as to prove that there is no benevolent God in control.

10paulabernstein

A beautiful portrait of a complex, talented woman

With "Love, Gilda," Lisa D'Apolito creates an intimate portrait that doesn't sensationalize or romanticize her subject. I love how the film interweaves Gilda's letters, diary entries, archival footage of her childhood and career, and filmed interviews. It's really a love letter to Gilda!

8mycannonball

Funny but sad and ultimately inspiring

I was too young to watch Gilda live on SNL. But she's an iconic comedic performer, and this moving and funny documentary does a great job of showing you why. It captures the humor and the strength in her spirit and doesn't shy away from the messiness and pain in her life. Funny but sad and ultimately inspiring.

10nikismart

Love "Love Gilda"

"Love Gilda" allows us to step into Gilda Radner's private world with Gilda as our guide. What a treasure to hear Gilda's voice as she narrates her journey from chubby childhood to beloved comedian, and shows us how she used her playful humor to defend, delight, distract, and develop - A joy to watch.

6beatmaster101

Not good enough

Based too much on her own autobiography and diaries, without any major insights from the (very few) people who were interviewed. Gilda Radner was indeed a very talented comedian and a very interesting personality and I feel the documentary just touches the surface of that by recycling what we already know about her.