‘Mr. Scorsese’ Is a Joy to Watch (Unless You’re Martin Scorsese)

‘Mr. Scorsese’ Is a Joy to Watch (Unless You’re Martin Scorsese)

Director Rebecca Miller discusses with GQ the creation of the ultimate portrait of the greatest living filmmaker, Martin Scorsese. The Apple TV documentary miniseries Scorsese feels like a rare achievement, gathering insights from key collaborators across his extensive career.

Key Collaborators and Exclusive Interviews

Everyone appears except Joe Pesci, who declined to participate. Martin Scorsese himself gave 20 hours of interviews.

Honest and Intimate Portrayal

The series provides a candid look at Scorsese's life, including struggles with drug addiction in the 1980s, his faith, early mob experiences, and complex relationships with his daughters. It also touches on his wife Helen Morris’ battle with Parkinson's disease.

“Well, I think to spend such a long time talking to this artist—it's like you are learning about his life, but you're also learning about film and all the films that influenced him. So there was almost like a going to graduate school quality about it.” — Rebecca Miller

Unique Insight into Iconic Films

The documentary offers an entertaining insider's perspective on the making of classics such as GoodFellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Raging Bull. Currently, nothing else like this exists in film documentary space.

Author's summary: Rebecca Miller’s Scorsese provides a rare, revealing look into the legendary director’s life and work, blending personal honesty with deep cinematic insight.

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GQ GQ — 2025-11-05

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