Gregory Monro, writer and director, presents an insight to Jerry Lewis, filmmaker and actor, with the film Jerry Lewis The Man Behind The Clown at Prescott Film Festival (PFF). The film fits the complex talent and childlike nature of Lewis. The film brings an insight to the comedian, filmmaker, and his ability to bring pleasure to his audience.
Capturing the early days of the 1950 and 1960s with personal clips brings laughter to the audience at PFF. His work with Dean Martin, a partnership developes after bar incident, capture the gentleman and childhood fun. When this partnership comes to an end, Lewis took on a new direction.
He steps into the behind the scenes role of filmmaking. Lewis takes time to learn all areas of filmmaking: directing, acting, camera, and production. His films included The Bellboy, The Ladies Man (a briliant film), and many more.
Lewis took direction and acting to a serious level by creating "Jerry's Noisy Toy." This invention changed film making forever. His ability to frame a film, create films years ahead of their time, and direct the vision of the film were groundbreaking. He states, "If you think talking to me is easy, your crazy," regarding directing himself.
The personal interviews with Sean Hayes, actor who played Lewis a TV biopic, Pierre Etaix, a French clown, and Martin Scorsese are personal. The interviews bring insight to the complexity of the man behind the clown face. Lewis was not only an American comedian, but internationally honored as an extraordinary film maker. Monro's film shows Lewis as many Americans see him, the childhood comedian, and the international view, an exceptional filmmaker.
Often misunderstood and criticized for his work, but he brings brilliance to entertainment with laughter, art, and innovation to film. Lewis says, "If you give love to your audience they will give it back."He was always a child. Lewis says, I have always been 5." You could see this in his comedy and personality.
Lewis, a humanitarian, actor, comedian, film influencer, child, and man is in this film. He never lost his childhood spirit. This brought pleasure to his audiences enjoying his films.
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