‘Mr. Scorsese’ Is a Joy to Watch (Unless You’re Martin Scorsese)
Director Rebecca Miller discusses with GQ her experience creating a definitive portrait of the legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese in the Apple TV documentary miniseries Scorsese. The series feels almost miraculous, bringing together key collaborators from Scorsese’s extensive career.
Notable Participants
- Robert De Niro
- Daniel Day-Lewis (Miller’s husband)
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Robbie Robertson of The Band
- Thelma Schoonmaker, Scorsese’s longtime editor
- Margot Robbie
Joe Pesci declined to participate, but otherwise, the series includes virtually everyone significant from Scorsese’s world. Martin Scorsese himself contributed by sitting through 20 hours of interviews.
Intimate and Candid Insights
The series reveals a remarkably honest portrait of Scorsese. He opens up about his past struggles with drug addiction in the 1980s, his complex relationship with faith, early experiences with the mob, his fluctuating relationships with his daughters, and his wife Helen Morris’s battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Behind the Scenes Look
Besides being a deep dive into Scorsese’s life, the documentary offers a lively and intimate journey through the making of iconic films like GoodFellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Raging Bull. There is currently no comparable series providing such an insider perspective.
Rebecca Miller on the Experience
"To spend such a long time talking to this artist—it's like you are learning about his life, but you're also learning about film and all the films that influenced him. So there was almost like a going to graduate school quality about it."
Author's summary: Rebecca Miller’s documentary reveals a rare, candid look at Martin Scorsese’s life and work, capturing the spirit and struggles of one of cinema’s greatest masters.
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