Jerry Lewis was an American comedian, actor, film producer, writer, and director, renowned for his distinctive slapstick humor. He initially gained fame as part of the iconic comedy duo Martin and Lewis, achieving widespread success in nightclubs and a series of popular films. Beyond his entertainment career, Lewis was a dedicated humanitarian, known for his significant charitable work. His extensive contributions to comedy and film have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards.
This classic book was originally written based on 480 hours of Jerry Lewis' lectures at the University of Southern California School of Cinema. This book includes the complete arc of filmmaking from one of the first writer/director/producers in Hollywood.
First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Our kids get bullied in schools every day. Bruce was one of them. He tried to get help from friends and law enforcement to no avail. The result was devastating. The prosecutor called it murder. The sheriff called it mass murder. Bruce called it justice. In my view, they were all right. This book puts a humorous spin on bullying - but in reality bullying is no laughing matter. Think about it.