In his latest documentary, Roseanne Barr Is America (trailer available here), Gilbert does his typical in-depth research on his principal subject, but unlike his other movies, this one relies very heavily on interviews of the subject herself. Typically, Ms. Barr doesn’t hold back.
Roseanne’s humor might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but watching Gilbert’s film, I came away with an appreciation for the woman’s unique genius and ability to tap into the sensibilities of a wide swath of middle America.
Gilbert devotes the first half of his documentary to detailing Ms. Barr’s biography, which is, to say the least, unconventional.