Where to stream McKellen: Playing the Part

McKellen: Playing the Part 2017

Released: 2017

7.4 / 10

7.4 / 10

Rated: TV-PG

Director: Joe Stephenson

Cast: Ian McKellen, Frances Barber, Adam Brown, Scott Chambers

Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen's private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.

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