Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb is a documentary film that explores the unique and enduring partnership between two literary titans. Robert Caro is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author famous for his biographies of Lyndon B. Johnson and Robert Moses. Robert Gottlieb is a legendary editor who has worked with some of the greatest writers of the 20th century, including Toni Morrison and Joseph Heller.
The film follows both men as they work on what Caro calls his "life's work" - an exhaustive and detailed multi-volume biography of Johnson. Caro has spent decades researching and writing about the former president, and Gottlieb has been his editor for over 50 years. Over the course of the film, viewers get a glimpse into their unique working relationship and the challenges they face in bringing Caro's ambitious project to completion.
What makes Turn Every Page so compelling is the unlikely friendship between Caro and Gottlieb. While their personalities and backgrounds couldn't be more different - Caro is a former investigative reporter from New York City, while Gottlieb grew up in affluent Westchester County - they share a deep passion for history and storytelling. Throughout the film, viewers see how their different approaches to their work complement each other, as they navigate the challenging terrain of biography and literary nonfiction.
But the film isn't just about Caro and Gottlieb's work. It's also a love letter to the city that has been their home and inspiration for many years - New York City. Filmed on location throughout the five boroughs, Turn Every Page captures the energy and excitement of the city that both men have called home for most of their lives. Viewers will get a sense of how the city has shaped and influenced their work, and how it continues to inspire them to this day.
Overall, Turn Every Page is a compelling portrait of two literary giants and their unique partnership. It's a must-see for fans of Caro's work, anyone interested in the art of biography, and anyone who loves New York City.