Synopsis
An illuminating portrait of Jay Sebring — the long-forgotten artist, designer, and entrepreneur who created a billion-dollar hair & beauty industry and defined iconic Hollywood styles for men.
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Cast
- Jay SebringSelf (archive footage)
- Marlon BrandoSelf (archive footage)
- Steve McQueenSelf (archive footage)
- Dennis HopperSelf
- Dominick DunneSelf
- Paul NewmanSelf (archive footage)
- Henry FondaSelf (archive footage)
- Bruce LeeSelf (archive footage)
- Debra TateSelf
- Quincy JonesSelf
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Film Threat
Jay Sebring…Cutting to the Truth is a great documentary. - 95
Film Threat
Jay Sebring…Cutting to the Truth is a great documentary. - 83
Original-Cin
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth works on a level beyond simply the director giving props to his all-but-forgotten uncle. Its more visceral message is that, “the dead have no rights.” - 83
Original-Cin
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth works on a level beyond simply the director giving props to his all-but-forgotten uncle. Its more visceral message is that, “the dead have no rights.” - 70
Los Angeles Times
The point of DiMaria’s absorbing and passionate documentary is there was much more to his uncle than being one of the “others” in an infamous murder spree. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
It makes for compelling viewing, thanks to its fascinating subject matter and the charismatic central figure on ample display. The film certainly succeeds in its goal of rescuing Sebring from the relative anonymity of merely being one of the "others" killed in the grisly murders. - 70
Los Angeles Times
The point of DiMaria’s absorbing and passionate documentary is there was much more to his uncle than being one of the “others” in an infamous murder spree. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
It makes for compelling viewing, thanks to its fascinating subject matter and the charismatic central figure on ample display. The film certainly succeeds in its goal of rescuing Sebring from the relative anonymity of merely being one of the "others" killed in the grisly murders.