What Would Sophia Loren Do?

What Would Sophia Loren Do? is a 2021 American documentary short film, directed by Ross Kauffman. It follows Nancy Kulik, who finds her joy in the life of her idol Sophia Loren, and was released on Netflix on January 15, 2021.

What Would Sophia Loren Do?
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Directed byRoss Kauffman
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
Edited by
  • Keiko Deguchi
  • Hypatia Porter
Production
companies
  • Artemis Rising Foundation
  • Red Light Films
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • January 15, 2021 (2021-01-15) (United States)
Running time
32 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • English
  • Italian

Plot

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Nancy Kulik, a mother and grandmother, finds her strength and joy through the work of her idol, actress Sophia Loren. Loren, Edoardo Ponti, and Regina K. Scully also appear in the film.[1]

Production

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Regina K. Scully wanted to make a film about her mother's love of Sophia Loren and her family after discussing the idea with Ross Kauffman, who agreed to direct the project.[2] The film had begun production prior to Scully serving as a producer on The Life Ahead (which also starred Loren), which granted her the opportunity to arrange a meeting between her mother and Loren.[3][4]

Release

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The film was released on January 15, 2021, on Netflix.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Almani, Eman (January 16, 2021). "A First Look at Netflix's New Documentary 'What Would Sophia Loren Do?'". CR Fashion Book. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Saito, Stephen (January 15, 2021). "Interview: Ross Kauffman and Regina K. Scully on the Ongoing Inspiration of "What Would Sophia Loren Do?"". The Moveable Fest. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Rathe, Adam (January 14, 2021). "An Exclusive First Look at the New Documentary What Would Sophia Loren Do?". Town and Country Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "Ross Kauffman and Regina K. Scully Interview for What Would Sophia Loren Do?". YouTube. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Shaffer, Claire (January 14, 2021). "Sophia Loren Doc to Premiere on Netflix: Watch the Trailer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
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