Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself (2012)
Plimpton! tells the story of writer, editor, amateur sportsman and friend to many, George Plimpton. Using Plimpton’s own narration – along with thoughts and stories from friends, family and contemporaries – the film is a joyful celebration of a life lived fully, richly, strangely, and, at times, a life that is hard to believe was actually lived by just one man.
Directors: Luke Poling, Tom Bean.
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George Plimpton as Himself (archive footage) |
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Sarah Dudley Plimpton as Herself |
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Terry McDonell as Himself |
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Ken Burns as Himself |
| Directing | Luke Poling | Director |
| Directing | Tom Bean | Director |
| Writing | Luke Poling | Writer |
| Writing | Tom Bean | Writer |