Apple TV+ unveils first-look clip of five-part documentary event “Mr. Scorsese,” sets Oct launch

Today, Apple TV+ revealed a first-look clip from “Mr. Scorsese,” the five-part documentary event from acclaimed director Rebecca Miller set to premiere globally on October 17. The sneak-peek look at the new series grants audiences unprecedented access to the Academy Award-winning filmmaker. As seen in the clip, Scorsese and his filmmaker friends, including Steven Spielberg, reflect on how the director's cut of "Taxi Driver” almost never saw the light of day, and the extreme lengths the visionary filmmaker was willing to go to protect what would go on to be one of his most iconic films.

“Mr. Scorsese” examines how Scorsese’s colorful life

experiences informed his artistic vision as each film he made stunned the world

with originality. Starting with his earliest experiences (New York University

student films) through to the present day, this documentary explores the themes

that have fascinated Scorsese, including the place of good and evil in the fundamental nature of humankind.

“This project is a filmmaker’s dream, to have had such

access to legends of the industry, from Marty himself to his prolific

collaborators, close friends and family members,” said award-winning director

Rebecca Miller. “I was honored he trusted me to create this documentary, which

I believe will resonate with everyone from dedicated Scorsese fans to anyone

who has grappled with failure and reached for stars. I’m excited to share a

sneak peek of ‘Mr. Scorsese,’ which includes the true version of a mythic (a never-before-told)

story about ‘Taxi Driver,’ and how thanks to Marty’s perseverance and

dedication to his art, the film retained its integrity and went on to become one of the most culturally significant films of all time.”

“Mr. Scorsese” is a portrait of a man through the lens of

his work, exploring the many facets of a visionary who redefined filmmaking,

including his extraordinary career and unique personal history. With exclusive,

unrestricted access to Scorsese’s private archives, the documentary series is

anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and

never-before-seen interviews with friends, family and creative collaborators

including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger,

Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Jodie

Foster, Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Jay Cocks and Rodrigo Prieto, along with his children, wife Helen Morris and close childhood friends.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rebecca Miller (“She Came

to Me,” “Personal Velocity”), “Mr. Scorsese” originated with executive

producers Miller and Damon Cardasis at Round Films (“Maggie’s

Plan,""Saturday Church”), and Cindy Tolan (“Étoile,” “Dandelion”),

Miller’s longtime creative collaborator. Emmy Award-nominated trio Cardasis,

Tolan and Miller (“Arthur Miller: Writer”) serve as executive producers of “Mr.

Scorsese” alongside Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly and Julie Yorn. Ron Burkle

produces. Robert Fernandez and Patrick Walmsley co-executive produce. The

series is presented by Expanded Media and Round Films in association with LBI Entertainment and Moxie Pictures.