
Being Mary Tyler Moore
The woman behind the smile.
Directed by James Adolphus
Produced by HBO Documentary Films, Fifth Season
An affectionate, intimate documentary portrait of Mary Tyler Moore's six-decade career, built from archival materials and personal testimony that reveals both the public icon and the private person behind the smile.
With unprecedented access to the Mary Tyler Moore Estate, friends, family, and colleagues, Being Mary Tyler Moore constructs an intimate mosaic of Mary's sixty-year career in show business.
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Is Being Mary Tyler Moore violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Being Mary Tyler Moore scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Being Mary Tyler Moore easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does Being Mary Tyler Moore end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.
Is Being Mary Tyler Moore sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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Like Being Mary Tyler Moore
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Being Mary Tyler Moore
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Being Mary Tyler Moore, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Being Mary Tyler Moore, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Being Mary Tyler Moore, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































