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Wikipedia article




'Gilbert' is a 2017 American documentary film about the life and career of comedian Gilbert Gottfried. It opened in theaters on November 3, 2017.

Synopsis





The film depicts Gottfried's everyday life with his wife and two children. The film also depicts Gottfried's interactions (on occasion in his real voice) with his two sisters and his relationship with his parents. The film also discusses The Aristocrats joke told at the Hugh Hefner roast that occurred right after the September 11 attacks. Gottfried had just made a joke about a flight to California that had to make a stop at the Empire State Building. The film also discusses the controversy surrounding tweets Gottfried made after the earthquake disaster in Japan that led to his firing as the voice of the Aflac duck.

Cast



:'All appearing as themselves'

Release



'Gilbert' premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2017. The film was also shown at the 2017 Hot Docs Film Festival and the 2017 deadCENTER Film Festival The film was acquired by Gravitas Ventures and was released in New York City on November 3, 2017 and in Los Angeles on November 10, 2017. 'Gilbert' was released on iTunes on November 14, 2017.

Reception



Critical response

The film earned high critical praise. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 'Gilbert' has an approval rating of 95%, based on reviews from 21 critics. The website's consensus reads, "'Gilbert' pays tribute to a veteran comedian whose famously grating act belies his thoughtful personality -- and anchors a surprisingly insightful film."

Awards

'Gilbert' won the Special Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2017 deadCENTER Film Festival.

References




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