Query: Biographical films set in 1970's about entertainers who are not musicians
Domain: films
Relevant documents:
Mommie Dearest (film)
Factory Girl (2006 film)
Man on the Moon (film)
The Mystery of Natalie Wood
Auto Focus
Abgehauen
Liz & Dick
Dolemite Is My Name
Star 80
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (film)
Gia
Lovelace (film)
Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze
Wired (film)
Evidence from documents: Mommie Dearest (film): '''''Mommie Dearest''''' is a 1981 American biographical drama film directed by Frank Perry. The film depicts Christina Crawford's adoptive mother, actress Joan Crawford, as an abusive and manipulative mother.
Factory Girl (2006 film): '''''Factory Girl''''' is a 2006 American biographical film directed by George Hickenlooper. It is based on the rapid rise and fall of 1960s underground film star and socialite Edie Sedgwick (played by Sienna Miller), known for her association with the artist Andy Warhol (Guy Pearce).
Man on the Moon (film): '''''Man on the Moon''''' is a 1999 biographical comedy-drama film about the late American entertainer Andy Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey as Kaufman.
The Mystery of Natalie Wood: Biographical films: '''''The Mystery of Natalie Wood''''' is a two-part 2004 made-for-TV biographical film
set in 1970's: the film chronicles the life and career of actress Natalie Wood, from her early childhood in the 1940s until her death in 1981
about entertainers who are not musicians: In 1946, Natalie is working on three films at a time, and is not allowed to enjoy spare time with her friends.
Auto Focus: Scotty claims that his father and John Carpenter did not become close friends who socialized together until 1975,
Abgehauen: '''''Abgehauen''''' is a 1998 German television documentary directed by Frank Beyer and based on the autobiographical book of the same name by Manfred Krug. (''Abgehauen. Ein Mitschnitt und ein Tagebuch.'' Düsseldorf: ECON 1996). Frank Beyer won an Adolf Grimme Award for his work on the film.
Liz & Dick: Biographical films: '''''Liz & Dick''''' is a 2012 American biographical television film chronicling the relationship of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
about entertainers who are not musicians: '''''Liz & Dick''''' is a 2012 American biographical television film chronicling the relationship of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
Dolemite Is My Name: '''''Dolemite Is My Name''''' is a 2019 American biographical comedy film directed by Craig Brewer and written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The film stars Eddie Murphy as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, who is best known for having portrayed the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films, which started with ''Dolemite'' in 1975.


The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019. It was released in a limited release on October 4, and streaming on Netflix three weeks later. ''Dolemite Is My Name'' received positive reception from both audiences and film critics, with praise for Murphy's performance and the humor. It was chosen by both the National Board of Review and ''Time'' magazine as one of the ten best films of the year. At the 77th Golden Globe Awards, the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor for Murphy.
Struggling artist Rudy Ray Moore works in a record store in 1970s LA, trying to get on the air in the in-store radio station. He moonlights as an MC for his friend Ben Taylor and band at a club. Asking the club owner for a comedy time slot, he is turned down.
Star 80: Biographical films: '''''Star 80''''' is a 1983 American biographical drama film
about entertainers who are not musicians: The film chronicles Stratten's relationship with Snider, their move to Los Angeles, her success as a ''Playboy'' model, the dissolution of their relationship and her murder.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (film): In 1970, Byrd convinces Barris to go on a mission to West Berlin to assassinate Hans Colbert.
Gia: '''''Gia''''' is a 1998 American biographical drama television film about the life and times of one of the first supermodels, Gia Carangi.
Lovelace (film): '''''Lovelace''''' is a 2013 American biographical drama film centered on porn actress Linda Lovelace, star of ''Deep Throat'', a landmark 1972 film at the forefront of the Golden Age of Porn.
Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze: '''''Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze''''' is a 1979 American made-for-television biographical drama film of the life of stand-up comedian and actor Freddie Prinze (portrayed by Ira Angustain).
Wired (film): Biographical films set in 1970's about entertainers who are not musicians: '''''Wired''''' is a 1989 biographical film of comedian and actor John Belushi
set in 1970's: In 1972, John is trained at The Second City to "make them laugh until it hurts."