Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man, directed, produced and written by American Masters creator Susan Lacy. Geffen’s far-reaching influence — as agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist — has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades.
American Masters: Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 on PBS (check local listings)
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The show left out a lot of the facts re: the Laura Nyro situation. If everything had been presented – and the information is easy enough to find – it would have been obvious that it was Geffen who screwed Nyro over and not the other way around. Also interesting: Geffen says he regretted his lawsuit against Neil Young and dropped it – and yet, he did the same thing to Joni Mitchell three years later… oddly, not mentioned in the show.
I don’t think 2 hours is enough time to examine the legacy of this man. I found I wanted to know more about the good, the bad, and the ugly that is Mr. Geffen. As Stella says, there must be a more thorough mention of his realtionships, but I recognize he was not a perfect person, but a fascinating and drven person for which that I admire.
What a wonderful man who continues to give back to others. I often see inspirational plays at his theater across the street from UCLA. Again, a wonderful man.
David Geffen is a pioneer. His story, his accomplishments & legacy will be eternal. I consider him one of the wisest people in the entire history of music. On paper, you cannot step to David, he is top shelf and he earned it, he worked for it.
I loved every moment of David’s story. He became a success doing what he LOVED and I love all he has done. I said to God, ” If I DO have to come back to a human life on earth again, I want to Be David Geffen ” !!
David Geffen is one of the smartest, most dedicated, most loving persons that has walked the earth. If you get in his circle of love, you have been blessed. If you get in his way you will be shocked at how quickly and forcefully your location will change. If you cross him, you will wish you hadn’t. You might wish you were dead.