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Zelig

Where:

New York

When:

The 1920s The 1930s

You wanted more when it was all over! — Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.

Released in 1983 — 79 minutes

Genre:

Comedy

Languages:

English German