Storyline

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)

Key Information

Director Susan Lacy
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

David Geffen

David Geffen

Self

Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron

Self

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Self

Elton John

Elton John

Self

Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols

Self

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self

Jimmy Iovine

Jimmy Iovine

Self

Jon Landau

Jon Landau

Self

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Self

Cher

Cher

Self

Mo Ostin

Self

John Kalodner

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Inventing David Geffen was released on November 19, 2012.

The runtime of Inventing David Geffen is 2h 0m.

Inventing David Geffen is a Documentary movie.

Inventing David Geffen has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Inventing David Geffen is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Inventing David Geffen was directed by Susan Lacy.

The main cast of Inventing David Geffen includes David Geffen, Nora Ephron, Tom Hanks.

Inventing David Geffen is originally in English.