Real Life
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Release Year
1979
Runtime
99 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Comedy
Story Snapshot
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
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Real Life is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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