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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

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Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as All In the Family,…

DirectorsHeidi Ewing·Rachel Grady
ProducersSuzanne Hillinger·Michael Kantor

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Cast · Directed by Heidi Ewing

NLNorman Lear
Norman Lear
Self
JAJohn Amos
John Amos
Self
AHAlan Horn
Alan Horn
Self
BMBill Moyers
Bill Moyers
Self
RRRob Reiner
Rob Reiner
Self
PRPhil Rosenthal
Phil Rosenthal
Self
RSRussell Simmons
Russell Simmons
Self
MBMel Brooks
Mel Brooks
Self
CRCarl Reiner
Carl Reiner
Self
JSJon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Self
APAmy Poehler
Amy Poehler
Self
LDLena Dunham
Lena Dunham
Self

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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You?

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You is streaming on PBS Documentaries, PBS Living and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You on Netflix?

No, Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and PBS Living.

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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You based on a true story?

Yes — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).