‘Mr. Scorsese’ Brings Joy and Insight
Director Rebecca Miller shares with GQ her experience creating a definitive portrait of the legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese in the Apple TV documentary miniseries, Scorsese. The series feels like a rare achievement as Miller gathers key collaborators from Scorsese's extensive career.
Key Collaborators and Interviews
- Robert De Niro
- Daniel Day-Lewis (Miller’s husband)
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Robbie Robertson of The Band
- Thelma Schoonmaker, longtime editor
- Margot Robbie
Joe Pesci, however, chose not to participate. Scorsese himself contributed 20 hours of interviews, providing a deep and candid look at his life and work.
Personal and Professional Honesty
The series reveals Scorsese’s openness about his past challenges:
- His battle with drug addiction in the 1980s
- Struggles with faith
- Early experiences with the mob
- Complex relationships with his daughters
- His wife Helen Morris’ fight with Parkinson’s disease
Additionally, it offers an entertaining insider’s perspective on the making of classics like GoodFellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Raging Bull.
“To spend such a long time talking to this artist—it's like you are learning about his life, but you're also learning about film and all the films that influenced him. So there was almost like a going to graduate school quality about it.” — Rebecca Miller
Unique Viewing Experience
The documentary is unlike anything currently available, blending personal revelations with a rich history of cinematic art.
Author’s Summary: Rebecca Miller’s documentary offers an intimate and enlightening look at Martin Scorsese’s life, struggles, and legendary career through candid interviews and rare insights.