Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 (2017)
Barbra Streisand grew up in working class Brooklyn, dreaming of escape from her tough childhood. A stellar student, she resisted the pressure to go to college as her sights were firmly set on Broadway. She was determined to become an actress and landed her first role aged 16, but it was two years later, when she started to sing, that her career took off. Subverting stereotypes and breaking glass ceilings, this programme looks at her rise to stardom and the remarkable achievements of her early career.
Director: Nicolas Maupied
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 16, 2017
Cast
- Barbra Streisand - Self
- Barry Dennen - Self
- Allan Miller - Self
- Steve Schapiro - Self
- James Spada - Self
- Camille Paglia - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Fabien Bouillaud
Production: Roche Productions, ARTE
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
biography, broadway star, star showcase, portrait of an artist, famous people, famous song, women singer, barbra streisand, biographical documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 about?
- Barbra Streisand grew up in working class Brooklyn, dreaming of escape from her tough childhood. A stellar student, she resisted the pressure to go to college as her sights were firmly set on Broadway. She was determined to become an actress and landed her first role aged 16, but it was two years later, when she started to sing, that her career took off. Subverting stereotypes and breaking glass ceilings, this programme looks at her rise to stardom and the remarkable achievements of her early career.
- Who directed Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984?
- Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 was directed by Nicolas Maupied.
- Who stars in Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984?
- Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 stars Barbra Streisand, Barry Dennen, Allan Miller, Steve Schapiro, James Spada, Camille Paglia.
- How long is Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984?
- Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984?
- Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 produced?
- Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 was produced in France.