Playwright michael finke created a musical about chubbuck in 2010 called reporting live. It stars actress rebecca hall as news reporter christine chubbuck struggling with depression, along with professional and personal frustrations as she tries to advance her career the film had its world premiere at the sundance film festival on january 23, 2016. Rebecca hall stars in director antonio campos third feature film, christine, the story of a woman who finds herself. Why did reporter christine chubbuck shoot herself live on air.
Rent kate plays christine 2016 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Christine is a 2016 americanbritish biographical drama film directed by antonio campos and written by craig shilowich. May 16, 2020 rebecca hall the gift, the town stars as christine chubbuck, a florida news reporter struggling with devastating isolation in the early 70s, in this strange and depressing period drama from. Disillusioned as her world continues to close in on her, christine takes. Jun 09, 2016 newsreader christine chubbucks onair suicide in 1974 has long been a source of morbid internet fascination, and earlier this year not one but two films about it were premiered at sundance. Jemaine clement and taikia waititi really cant do anything wrong. Chubbuck was born in hudson, ohio, the daughter of margaretha d. Oct, 2016 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Brother of christine chubbuck, the 70s journalist who committed suicide on live tv, says no one will ever find the tape of that horrific day. Watch christine dvd and movie online streaming christine in a film based on true events, an awkward but ambitious tv reporter struggles to adapt when shes ordered to focus on violent and salacious stories. The creators of the chubbuck narrative movie at sundance, christine, never even tried to find the footage. Jun 08, 2016 chubbuck, a reporter who inspired the sundance films christine and kate plays christine, took her life on air in 1974. Mar 17, 2017 rebecca hall on christine and why we need to talk about mental health bbc newsnight duration. This intriguing mashup of documentary and drama follows actress kate lynn sheil as she heads to florida to prepare for her film role as christine chubbuck.
When christine chubbuck, a 29yearold reporter for a florida television station, put a gun to her head and pulled the trigger in the middle of a live. Hall christine official trailer 1 2016 rebecca hall movie rebecca hall stars in director antonio camp. Most of our subscribers receive their discs within two business days. Christine chubbuck a august 24, 1944 july 15, 1974 was an american television news reporter who worked for wtog and wxlttv in sarasota, florida. The true story of reporter christine chubbuck and how it all ended is one of the most shocking in tv history, but antonio campos incredible film isnt so much about that tragic event and its. How the video of christine chubbucks suicide became a very.
In a film based on true events, an awkward but ambitious tv reporter struggles to adapt when shes ordered to. Two films about the life and death of television news anchor christine chubbuck premiered in 2016. The former is a narrative drama starring rebecca hall about christine chubbuck, the sarasota tv journalist who committed suicide on the air in 1974. Christine best indie movies on netflix 2018 popsugar. Netflix uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes.
Youve probably heard the story of christine chubbuck, a young broadcast news journalist who killed herself on live television. Christine 2016 r 1h 59m 20thcentury period pieces in a film based on true events, an awkward but ambitious tv reporter struggles to adapt when shes ordered to focus on violent and salacious stories. In fact, halls christine reminded me a little bit of the. In keeping with channel 40s policy of bringing you the latest in blood and guts, and in living color, you are going to see another first attempted suicide. Best drama movies on netflix right now may 2020 ign. Christine chubbucks suicide on live tv explored in new. Aug 24, 2016 a new film released wednesday tells the tragic and little known story about christine chubbuck, a television anchor in florida who was the first person to commit suicide on live television. Christine is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by antonio campos and written by craig shilowich. The story of christine chubbuck, a tv reporter struggling with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career.
Oct 12, 2016 the movie is rebecca halls, though, and its a satisfyingly imaginative answer to this years other christine chubbuck indie, kate plays christine, a nonfictionfiction hybrid that. Brother of tv anchor christine chubbuck who killed herself. Christine official trailer 1 2016 rebecca hall movie. Christine trailer reveals rebecca hall as christine. The horrific moment that christine chubbuck, morning host of sun coast digest on wxlt in sarasota, florida, pulled a. Coming out on the same date, kate plays christine, is a film about an actress, kate lyn sheil, who struggles to develop into the character of chubbuck as she attempts to portray her in a movie. Moonlight, riverdale season 1, inglourious basterds, and more on netflix and amazon prime. Rebecca hall on christine and why we need to talk about mental health bbc newsnight duration. Christine rebecca hall, good movies on netflix, good movies. Rebecca hall is riveting as christine chubbuck, a television news. She is known for being the first person to commit suicide on a live television broadcast. The christine chubbuck tape lost onair suicide footage.
The movie is rebecca halls, though, and its a satisfyingly imaginative answer to this years other christine chubbuck indie, kate plays christine, a nonfictionfiction hybrid that. Jan 24, 2017 rebecca hall plays chubbuck, who committed suicide live on tv in 1974, in the new movie, christine credit. They never truly uncovered a motivation for her suicide, but antonio. May 18, 2017 christine is more psychological thriller than biopic. The drama, which premiered at sundance back in january and is set for a wide release on oct. She knows she has talent, but being a driven career woman in the 70s comes with its own. Rebecca hall the gift, the town stars as christine chubbuck, a florida news reporter struggling with devastating isolation in the early 70s, in this strange and depressing period drama from. Sep 16, 2016 christine, the true story of 1970s tv reporter christine chubbuck as played by rebecca hall, makes for a haunting debut in the films first trailer. Christine official trailer 1 2016 rebecca hall movie youtube. How the video of christine chubbucks suicide became a. Hall reteams with cold in july director for new netflix mystery thriller. This movie is not saying that christine chubbuck is the sylvia plath of tv news journalism. The dangers of tv, at any rate, are a cherished movie trope, included in. Christine was released in north america on december 9, 1983, to 1,045 theaters.
Series up, moana, thor and big hero 6 to air on abcs wonderful world of disney movie nights. Netflix supports the digital advertising alliance principles. Oct 14, 2016 christine tells the story of christine chubbuck, a television reporter who in 1974 committed suicide live on air. Chubbuck, a reporter who inspired the sundance films christine and kate plays christine, took her life on air in 1974. Since 1998, dvd netflix has been the premier dvdbymail rental service. Christine chubbucks suicide on live tv explored in new film. Christine chubbuck chubbuck in 1974 born 19440824 august 24, 1944 hudson, ohio, u. Oct 08, 2016 coming out on the same date, kate plays christine, is a film about an actress, kate lyn sheil, who struggles to develop into the character of chubbuck as she attempts to portray her in a movie. Christine chubbuck august 24, 1944 july 15, 1974 was an american television news reporter who worked for wtog and wxlttv in florida. When christine chubbuck, a 29yearold reporter for a florida television station, put a gun to her head and pulled the trigger in the middle of a. Because nothing is better than a good a cry than another good cry. Rebecca hall plays chubbuck, who committed suicide live on tv in 1974, in the new movie, christine credit.
They finally made a movie about christine chubbuck. Christine trailer reveals rebecca hall as christine chubbuck. Kate plays christine is conceived and directed by robert greene, a film editor mainly with director alex ross perry who is also an accomplished documentary filmmaker. In a film based on true events, an awkward but ambitious tv reporter struggles to adapt when shes ordered to focus on violent and salacious stories. The event sparked much controversy and conversation in the news world as well as in chubbucks smaller world of friends and associates. Christine chubbuck suicide video has been located the. Christine chubbuck was born on august 24, 1944 in hudson, ohio, usa. Refinery29 spoke to rebecca hall about taking on christine. And if this post didnt sell you then maybe the trailer will. On july 15, 1974, a local news reporter in sarasota, florida shot herself in the head on a live news broadcast.
Christine chubbuck true story popsugar entertainment. Christine chubbuck was born in hudson, ohio, us, on august 24, 1944, to margaretha d. Oct 11, 2016 the drama, which premiered at sundance back in january and is set for a wide release on oct. On the morning of july 15, 1974, christine chubbuck, a 29yearold television presenter, arrived at channel 40, the local florida tv station where she worked. It stars actress rebecca hall as news reporter christine chubbuck struggling with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career. Rebecca hall the gift, the town stars as christine chubbuck. Jul 27, 2017 the orchard christine 2016 rebecca hall gives the performance of her career as christine chubbuck, the news reporter who took her own life live on air in 1974. Oct 12, 2016 christine never delves past that headline, and while chubbucks death certainly had meaning to those who knew her personally, the rest of us are still outside looking in, waiting for answers. The story of christine chubbuck, a 1970s tv reporter struggling with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career. On july 15, 1974, christine chubbuck, a journalist and newscaster working at sarasotas wxlttv, began her live broadcast with the words. Why did tv journalist christine chubbuck take her life on camera in 1974.
Rent christine 1983 starring keith gordon and john stockwell on dvd and bluray. Christine chubbuck biography facts, childhood, family life. Oct 02, 2016 on the morning of july 15, 1974, christine chubbuck, a 29yearold television presenter, arrived at work with a. A new film released wednesday tells the tragic and little known story about christine chubbuck, a television anchor in florida who was the first person to commit suicide on live television.
At sundance, two different films examine the life and myth of. It stars actress rebecca hall as news reporter christine chubbuck struggling with depression, along with professional and personal frustrations as she tries to advance her career. Christine chubbuck is a 29yearold television reporter working in sarasota, florida. Christine, the true story of 1970s tv reporter christine chubbuck as played by rebecca hall, makes for a haunting debut in the films first trailer. Rebecca hall stars in director antonio campos third feature film, christine, the story. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both ways. The films compassion towards chubbuck emanates from a star turn of. Her name was christine chubbuck and her harrowing story has inspired not one, but two, critically acclaimed films in the last year. She also had an elder brother, timothy, and a younger brother, greg. Mar 08, 2018 two films about the life and death of television news anchor christine chubbuck premiered in 2016. The film specifically ruminates on chubbucks professional ambition and her romantic insecurities. Christine 2016 rebecca hall, good movies on netflix. Rent christine 2016 starring rebecca hall and michael c. The story of christine chubbuck, a 1970s tv reporter struggling with.
Jun 22, 2018 this pin was discovered by angie ward. Every week paste updates our list of best movies to watch on netflix. Christine is more psychological thriller than biopic. Moonlight, riverdale season 1, inglourious basterds, and more on netflix and. Christine chubbucks leaked footage debunked youtube. Newsreader christine chubbucks onair suicide in 1974 has long been a source of morbid internet fascination, and earlier this year not one but two films about it were premiered at sundance.
Christine never delves past that headline, and while chubbucks death certainly had meaning to those who knew her personally, the rest of us are still outside looking in. Yet, somehow, the movie accomplishes its goal, giving her humanity that was lost in. Advertisement theres a great little moment in the movie when christines boss says to her. She died on july 15, 1974 in sarasota, florida, usa. The late christine chubbuck hosting an episode of suncoast digest. Christine tells the story of christine chubbuck, a television reporter who in 1974 committed suicide live on air. On the morning of july 15, 1974, christine chubbuck, a 29yearold television presenter, arrived at work with a. At sundance, two different films examine the life and myth. By interacting with this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Christine chubbuck biography facts, childhood, family. Christine chubbuck suicide footage tape internet archive. Christine baranski is the unsung icon of the mamma mia. Netflix adds new movies almost every day, which only makes it harder to find ones worth watching.
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