‘Mr. Scorsese’ Is a Joy to Watch (Unless You’re Martin Scorsese)

‘Mr. Scorsese’ Is a Joy to Watch (Unless You’re Martin Scorsese)

Director Rebecca Miller discusses her documentary series about the legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The series features interviews with key collaborators from his career, including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, and Margot Robbie. Joe Pesci declined to participate. Scorsese himself participated in 20 hours of interviews.

The documentary provides an honest look into Scorsese’s life, addressing his 1980s drug issues, faith struggles, early mob experiences, family relationships, and his wife Helen Morris's battle with Parkinson’s.

Miller describes the series as a unique insider’s perspective on the creation of films like GoodFellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Raging Bull. She emphasizes that spending time with Scorsese was like attending an advanced film school, learning about his life and cinematic influences.

Rebecca Miller aims to reveal both the personal life and artistic journey of Martin Scorsese through candid interviews and collaborations.

Author’s note: The series offers a rare, sincere glimpse into Scorsese’s personal struggles and creative process, making it a must-watch for film enthusiasts.

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GQ GQ — 2025-11-04

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