Rent Florence Foster Jenkins: A World of Her Own (2007)

Name: Florence Foster Jenkins: A World of Her Own
Rating: 2.6

2.6 of 5 from 3 ratings

1h 29min

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Infamous. Sad. Bizarre. Incomprehensible. All these words (and more) apply to a club woman of the first half of the twentieth century who firmly thought she was a great singer: Florence Foster Jenkins. Ask any classical singer and they will know who she was and will have heard - only once most likely - at least one of her recordings, something one cannot say about all singers. Until now, very little was known about her, her life, her wealth, her loves and her tragic end.
This documentary, written, produced and narrated by Donald Collup, most purposefully does not make fun of this eccentric socialite but tells the complete and uncensored story of this cult figure who entertained Manhattan audiences for over three decades. An answer to the big question of Why, psychologically and physically, is revealed by stating facts, not conjecture or opinion.
Actors:: Kathleen Bayfield, Florence Darnault, Adolf Pollitz, Cosme McMoon
Directors:: Donald Collup
Producers:: Donald Collup
Voiced By:: Marge Champion, Florence Foster Jenkins, Cosme McMoon
Narrated By:: Donald Collup
Writers:: Donald Collup
Studio:: VAI
Genres:: Documentary, Special Interest

BBFC:

Release Date:

21/01/2008

Run Time:

89 minutes

Languages:

English

Subtitles:

None

DVD Regions:

Region 0 (All)

Formats:

NTSC

Aspect Ratio:

Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3

Colour:

Colour and B & W

Bonus:

Excerpts from an interview with three friends and colleagues of Florence Foster Jenkins: Kathleen Bayfield, Florence Darnault and Adolf Pollitz plus comments from Cosme McMoon
Reminiscences from three witnesses to the "night of nights", the Carnegie Hall recital by Jenkins of October 25, 1944: Marge Champion, Alfred Hubay and Daniel Pinkham
After two decades of research, noted collector Gregor Benko has brought to the fore dozens of articles and over 30 images of Mme. Jenkins that have not been seen for more than half a century. Playwright Elinor Jones colorfully reads reviews and notices about the deluded diva