Film & TV NewsSid & Judy, About Judy Garland and Sid Luft, Will Debut on Showtime in OctoberJon Hamm and Jennifer Jason Leigh narrate the new documentary, to premiere shortly after the upcoming Ren茅e Zellweger-led biopic.
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Andrew Gans
July 23, 2019
Judy Garland at Falkoner Centret in March 1969
Sid & Judy, a new documentary about Judy Garland told through the memories of her third husband, Sid Luft, will debut on Showtime October 18 at 8 PM ET; check local listings.
The film, from director Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, We Are X) and producers Diane Becker and John Battse, is narrated by Emmy winner Jon Hamm (Mad Men) and Oscar nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh (Patrick Melrose).
Sid & Judy, which premiered at San Francisco's Frameline Festival in June, explores the career and personal struggles of Garland through rare concert footage, never-heard-before voice recordings, and personal photos, as she navigated the tumultuous decade with her confidant, manager and, third husband: Luft.
John Kimble, Philip Sandhaus, Bryan O鈥機onnell, Joel Gotler, and Eric Skinner serve as executive producers. The documentary will screen at Outfest Los Angeles July 27 at the Ford Theater in Hollywood.
A separate biopic, featuring Ren茅e Zellweger as Garland and Rufus Sewell as Luft, will be released in September.
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