Inventing David Geffen 12 years old

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)

Credits

Tom Hanks as Himself

Steven Spielberg as Himself

Elton John as Himself

Nora Ephron as Herself

David Geffen as Himself

Mike Nichols as Himself

Inventing David Geffen Cast

Name	Character
Tom Hanks He was 56, now 68 years old	as Himself
Steven Spielberg He was 65, now 77 years old	as Himself
Elton John He was 65, now 77 years old	as Himself
Nora Ephron She was 71, 71 years old when she died	as Herself
David Geffen He was 69, now 81 years old	as Himself
Mike Nichols He was 81, 83 years old when he died	as Himself

Inventing David Geffen Crew

Name	Department
Susan Lacy as Director.	Directing

Inventing David Geffen (12 years)

Release day: Monday, November 19, 2012
Runtime: 120 minutes