The Zen of Bennett

The Zen of Bennett

Promotional poster
Directed by Unjoo Moon
Produced by
  • Danny Bennett
  • Jennifer Lebeau
Starring
Cinematography Dion Beebe
Edited by
  • Katie Mcquerrey
  • Wyatt Smith
Production
company
Benedetto Films
Distributed by Abramorama
Release dates
Running time
84 minutes
Country United States
Language English

The Zen of Bennett is a 2012 American documentary film that depicts the life of jazz singer Tony Bennett.[1] The film is directed by Unjoo Moon and produced by Bennett's son Danny and Jennifer Lebeau. The documentary was released for Bennett's 85th birthday. The film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2012; it was released theatrically on October 24, 2012 in New York, and the rest of the country starting on November 2, 2012.[2]

The film features Bennett's recording sessions with Andrea Bocelli, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer, Willie Nelson, and others.[3]

The film became available on Netflix on November 12, 2012.[2]

References

  1. Hasty, Katie (April 27, 2012). "Tony Bennett talks Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and 'The Zen of Bennett'". HitFix. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  2. 1 2 McNary, Dave (September 26, 2012). "Tony Bennett doc heading to theaters Oct. 24". Variety. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  3. "Tony Bennett sings with Amy Winehouse in 'The Zen of Bennett,' Exclusively on Netflix". Netflix. November 14, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2015.

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