A film by Steve James
Available on Video On Demand and iTunes February 3, 2015
DVD and Blu-ray February 17, 2015

Official Selection
2014 Festival de Cannes
2014 Sundance Film Festival
2014 Sheffield Documentary Festival

(Toronto) Life Itself, the heartwarming documentary on the life of Roger Ebert, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams) and executive produced by Martin Scorsese (The Departed) and Steven Zaillian (Moneyball), will be available on cable video on demand and iTunes in Canada on February 3, 2015 through Video Services Corp. It will be followed by a DVD and Blu-ray release on February 17, 2015. Suggested retail price for DVD is $26.98 and $29.98 for Blu-ray.

Life Itself recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert – a story that is by turns personal, funny, painful, and transcendent. Based on his bestselling memoir of the same name, the film explores the legacy of Roger Ebert’s life, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times to becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America.

The filmmakers were granted unprecedented access to Roger and Chaz during the final four months of his life. In that time, they captured Roger’s fighting spirit, his sharp sense of humor, and the ways he directly inspired filmmakers, family and fans. The response to Roger’s unexpected passing in April 2013 was immense and profoundly moving – front page news not just in Chicago, but worldwide. Influential filmmakers and politicians reflected on Roger’s legacy – everyone from Spike Lee and Michael Moore to President Obama.

Bonus features on the DVD and Blu-ray include deleted scenes, Sundance tribute footage, interview with director Steve James, AXS TV: A Look At Life Itself and a trailer.

“If you aren’t moved by Life Itself, you ought to have your heart examined.” – The Washington Post
“Unusually moving. It gains its universal impact in smaller, earthier revelations.” – Time Out NY
“Intensely emotional. A life spent at the movies gets the cinematic epitaph it richly deserves.” – Variety

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