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His novels are among the most influential and acclaimed ever written. His life is obscured behind the myth that grew up around him. Ernest Hemingway claimed he didn't want his biography written until at least 100 years after his death. But by then, it might be hard to separate fact from fiction. This feature length BIOGRAPHY, narrated by Mariel Hemingway, follows in the footsteps of the Nobel-Laureate in search of the man behind the myth. It is a fascinating trip through his world, from the hospital in Milan where he first found love to the resort community where he took his own life. Rare film of Hemingway at rest, excerpts from letters and unpublished works and the memories of those who knew him all shed light on his remarkable life. Among those interviewed for this definitive portrait are his sons Jack and Gregory, his best friend A.E. Hotchner, Gregorio Fuentes (The model for The Old Man and the Sea), publisher Charles Scribner III, hunter Clara Spiegel and matador John Fulton. From the battlefields of Europe to the docks of Key West, BIOGRAPHY, traces the steps of the man who some call the most influential writer since Shakespeare.
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A Must For Hemingway Admirers
Produced in 1998 for A&E's "Biography" series, "Ernest Hemingway: Wrestling With Life" is simply the best documentary ever produced on the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. This 90-minute documentary is narrated by Hemingway's grand daughter, actress Mariel Hemingway, and features insightful comments from Ernest's sons Jack and Gregory. "Papa Hemingway" author A.E. Hotchner and publisher Charles Scribner III also provide illuminating commentary. The documentary takes us from Hemingway's childhood in Oak Park, Illinois to his final, tragic days in Ketchum, Idaho, detailing the triumphs and tragedies of the legendary author's life. "Papa" is not always presented in a flattering light, as Hemingway's infidelities, personality flaws, and struggles with alcohol and depression are all discussed unflinchingly. Actor Scott Glenn reads from Hemingway's works and letters, and most surprising for a documentary of this nature is composer Frank Becker's memorable and evocative music score for this fine production.
"Ernest Hemingway: Wrestling With Life" is a triumph and a must-see for those who love this author's work; his life was just as fascinating.
Good stuff, but a bit dated
As a new teacher looking for material to accompany my lessons, I bought this to show to my 11th grade American Lit students. I ended up returning it only because after renting it from the library, I decided I preferred to own the more recent documentary on Hemingway's life, "Rivers to the Stream."
"Wrestling with Life" is narrated by a very stiff and serious Mariel who looks like she's about 18. It also goes a bit too extensively into his childhood and his antipathy towards his mother. But keep in mind I bought this to view with my 11th graders so I was also watching it through their highly crticial and easily distractable eyes. Had it been the only one available, it would have done the job. But the newer DVD is much richer in my opinion. (I found the negative reviews of "Rivers to the Stream" completely unfounded;I had no problem with female narration of his short stories.)
Biography: Ernest Hemingway - Wrestling with Life (DVD)
A worthwhile and well constructed precise of Hemingway's life, most valuable for its insights from Hemingway's sons and archival moving film footage, including some sound bites of Hemingway speaking. The video relies (necessarily) on a fair amount of still photography, much of which will be familar to Hemingway aficionados, nevertheless, the presentation is compelling.
real hemingway.
This video is a masterpiece. I love Hemingway and here the man is captured in all his in your face-tortured-life loving-woman loving glory. The language in this video is hardly disturbing which makes me think the person who wrote a review for this video claiming it was full of curse words did not actually see it. If anything this video will instill in the viewer a need to read more about the man and his work. A rare video. I've seen it a half dozen times and it never loses it hold on me. For any Hemingway fan this is a must.
for educational purposes
The review belows states that this video is full of cuss words. Unless you're a nun, I don't see why you didn't show 14 year old students this video. I think they can handle words like ''damn'' and ''hell''.This video is great. It captures the spirit of Hemmingway perfectly; a boy trying to find his masculinity. Perfect for teenage boys, to help them avoid mistakes Hemmingway may have made and realize who they are.
