Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy (2020)

0.0/10 • 76 min • Documentary

Overview

What do Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Patti LuPone and Alex Sharp have in common? They are but a few of the extraordinary actors who have studied under Moni Yakim at Juilliard, United States' greatest performing arts school. This compelling portrait of the master teacher - the sole remaining founder of the school's legendary Drama Division - takes us inside the drama classes where Moni and his wife Mina pour their love and passion into preparing the next generation of actors for the spotlight.

Cast

Oscar Isaac

Jessica Chastain

Laura Linney

Anthony Mackie

Michael Urie

Alex Sharp

Kevin Kline

Michael Stuhlbarg

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