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From Darkness to Light (2024)

Directed by Eric Friedler, Michael Lurie

Documentary | History

Overview

Explores Jerry Lewis’ unreleased 1972 film “The Day the Clown Cried,” its mysterious disappearance, and the search for footage. Includes interviews with Lewis’ associates and previously unseen production content.

Length 108 minutes

Actors

Jerry Lewis | Martin Scorsese | Harry Shearer | Hans Crispin | Jean-Jacques Beineix | Tomas Bolme | Pierre Étaix | Jan Kotschak | Rune Hjelm | Peter Kropénin | Rune Ericson | Jonas Bergström | Lars Amble

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Fascinating documentary on Jerry Lewis’ never-released film.  There are clips from what remains of the film, plus behind the scenes footage of Lewis directing.

In an interview done shortly before his death, Lewis says it was “bad work”. Watching some of the cringey clips, I’d probably agree with him.

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