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Worldrenowned magician and escape artist james the amazing randi dedicates his life to exposing fake psychics and others who claim paranormal powers. An honest liar is a fascinating look at what the truth means, and how it means different things to different people. I laughed because she was always giving feelings to things that dont feel. A treasure trove of archival footages of performances and stunts as well as interviews with the likes of alice cooper, neil degrasse tyson and richard dawkins, the film brings to life randis carefullydesigned projects that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers and. An honest liar is a 2014 biographical feature film documentary, directed and produced by justin weinstein and tyler measom. Festivals and tagged 2014 tribeca film festival, an. An honest liar watch online full movie documentary area. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, randi. Dedicating his life to learning the tricks of the trade, randi became a sensation who toured the world, always honest about being a liar, cheat and charlatan. One is mentalist uri geller, who performed psychic feats on the talk show circuit, such as bending spoon with minimal contact, and guessing the contents of sealed envelopes and other objects. When randi saw these techniques used by spoon benders, faith healers and mentalists to extract money from innocent people, he was outraged and appeared regularly on television programs to debunk what he.
An honest liar is a 2014 biographical feature film documentary, directed and produced by justin weinstein and tyler measom, written by weinstein, greg otoole and measom, produced through left turn films, pure mutt productions and part2 filmworks, and distributed by abramorama. Pulling an impressive number of rabbits out of its thematic hat, this stylish profile of 86yearold retired. A professional magician with a long career on stage and american television, the octogenarian has. When randi saw these techniques used by spoon benders, faith healers and mentalists to extract money from innocent people, he was outraged and appeared regularly on television programs to debunk what he considered phonies of the lowest. An honest liar full film video independent lens pbs. Its in this private realm where the surprises of the films final act emerge. Everything you need to know about an honest liar movie. Tyler measom and justin weinstein expose deceptive truths in an honest liar.
The film was the directorial debut of exeurythmics member dave stewart and starred peter facinelli and three members of the britishcanadian girl group all saints. Just tickled over the prospect of seeing this movie. Keep up with the latest full episodes, articles, and much more. An honest liar 2014 watch on prime video, tubi, and streaming. The film brings to life randis intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith. Directors tyler measom and justin weinstein, weinstein best known for his writing work on being elmo. Born in 1928, james randi began as an escape artist. Executive produced by greg henry gill holland stephanie levy, p. An honest liar is a 2014 biographical feature film documentary, directed and produced by. An honest liar 2014 worldrenowned magician and escape artist james the amazing randi dedicates his life to exposing fake psychics and others who claim paranormal powers. About 70 percent of the film focuses on his accomplishmentsthe things he. But when there is a shocking revelation in randis personal life, it isnt clear whether randi is still the deceiver or the deceived. Watch the story of worldfamous magician, escape artist, and con artist debunker, james the amazing randi.
An honest liar documents james randis early life as a carnivalbound refugee from toronto who early on, dedicated himself to learning every trick performed by harry houdini, and even improving on some of them. James randi and director deyvi pena attend the an honest liar premiere during the 2014 tribeca film festival at chelsea bow tie cinemas on april 18, 2014 in new york city. In the late 1960s, he began exposing fake psychics and phony ufo stories. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. The life and career of the renowned stage magician turned scientific skeptic of the paranormal, james randi. The film documents the life of former magician, escape artist, and skeptical educator james randi. Bella once told me that there was nothing braver than a flower growing through a crack in the sidewalk.
Il documente en particulier les recherches qui lui ont permis denoncer des voyants, guerisseurs, et arnaqueurs. An honest liar premiere 2014 tribeca film festival. An honest liar is a film ab out deception, told through randis life using neverbeforeseen historical footage and many of the original people involved. If she was standing next to me, id tuck the dandelion behind her ear. An honest liar screens thursday may 1 and saturday may 3 at torontos hot docs film festival. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem.
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