HBO Documentary Films Acquires Jerry Weintraub Doc

NEW YORK: The feature-length documentary His Way, acquired by HBO Documentary Films from Polsky Films, turns the spotlight on legendary film producer and personal manager Jerry Weintraub.

Set to debut on HBO later this year, His Way features interviews with Weintraub’s friends from within the political and Hollywood realms. This includes former president George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Ellen Barkin, James Caan, Elliott Gould, Andy Garcia and Ralph Macchio, among others. The film chronicles the five-decade career of the Hollywood entrepreneur, featuring personal video, archival footage and one-on-one interviews.

"Jerry’s success as a producer is legendary and his prolific career is one that we have admired for years," said Michael Lombardo, the president of HBO programming. "He is also one heck of a storyteller, and it was this ability to narrate his life in the most compelling and entertaining way that drew us to His Way. Seeing the caliber of talent that has come forth to participate in the documentary is a testament to his professional prowess and the obvious respect he has earned over the years. We are delighted that Jerry chose HBO to bring his story to the screen."