FOREVER JAMES DEAN (1988)

The life and times of one of Hollywood's brightest stars. James Dean. There was no one else like him. Not before. Not since. No other star had so sudden an impact on Hollywood. Using TV and film materials long unseen or never before seen, this documentary asks why he remained the archetypal rebel for every era...and comes up with some surprising answers. It explores Dean's life, from his early dramatic leanings in Indiana to his secret scouting of ticket buyers lined up to see East of Eden to his charismatic scene-stealing in Giant. There are also insightful interviews with friend, co-stars (Julie Harris) and teachers, his debut in a "more bounce per ounce" Pepsi commercial, a recreation of the day of his September 30, 1955 auto accident and much, much more. (69 min, chapter marks, includes BONUS MATERIAL: The original theatrical trailers of East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant)