Filmmaker Paul Becker examines the life and legacy of Broadway showman Ben Vereen in the new documentary "Last of the Showmen." Featuring interviews with Usher, Liza Minnelli, David Copperfield, Dr. Cornel West, and others, the film explores Ben's history while documenting his efforts to return to Broadway one last time.
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Filmmaker Paul Becker examines the life and legacy of Broadway showman Ben Vereen in the new documentary "Last of the Showmen." Featuring interviews with Usher, Liza Minnelli, David Copperfield, Dr. Cornel West, and others, the film explores Ben's history while documenting his efforts to return to Broadway one last time.
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1 January 2017 (USA) See more »Box Office
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