Product Description

Art and Heart: The World of Isaiah Sheffer - DVD - "His voice was like having warm butterscotch poured over your head," recalls Stephen Colbert. Leonard Nimoy remembers him as "endlessly creative." "I think he bordered on genius," declares Morgan Freeman. Jane Curtin thought "he was so much fun." "There is no one like him," said Stephen Lang. One of New York's great Renaissance men, Isaiah Sheffer left an indelible mark on music, theater, television, and culture across three decades in the Big Apple. He was the founder and artistic director of Symphony Space, the originator of Bloomsday on Broadway, and the comic genius behind the Thalia Follies. He hosted the popular WNYC program Selected Shorts and earned an Emmy nomination for his Road to the White House series on NBC. An actor, director, musical librettist and lyricist, and cultural entrepreneur, he was also a husband and father, and a mentor to many. A celebration of Isaiah Sheffer's life and work, this warmly affectionate documentary includes archival material, stage performances, and interviews with friends and colleagues including Morgan Freeman, Stephen Colbert, Leonard Nimoy, and many others.

Review

Heartwarming, intellectually rewarding, and deliciously retrospective. --The Forward

Isaiah Sheffer was a beloved cultural figure in New York City for decades: the co-founder and artistic director of Symphony Space, he made an indelible mark on the city he called home. His story deserves to be told, and it's done lovingly in Catherine Tambini's documentary, and, after watching this account of Sheffer's wide-ranging achievements, viewers are likely to agree. --The Hollywood Reporter

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Catherine Tambini
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 52 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ June 13, 2017
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Isaiah Sheffer, Morgan Freeman, Stephen Colbert, Fitz Weaver, Stephen Lang
• Studio ‏ : ‎ First Run Features
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1