I Remember Barbra

1981 • 22 minutes

About this movie

Produced by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Burns in 1981, I Remember Barbra profiles the broad & lasting impact superstar Barbra Streisand has had on her former neighbors in Brooklyn, New York. But more than that, this candid, funny & often touching documentary offers canny insights into the unique nature of fame. Featuring interviews with teachers, former classmates, fans & even a celebrity look-alike, the film was an immediate hit with audiences & critics. It received the prestigious "Student Academy Award" for Documentary Achievement given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences & was chosen to screen at the 1984 Olympics by the American Film Institute.

Ratings and reviews

Love this time capsule of a doc.