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Born into one of the wealthiest and best-known families in American history, Gloria Vanderbilt has lived in the public eye for more than 90 years, unapologetically pursuing love, family and career, experiencing extreme tragedy and tremendous success side by side. In this HBO Documentary Films production, Vanderbilt and her son, award-winning TV journalist Anderson Cooper, look back at Vanderbilts remarkable, still-productive life. Directed by Liz Garbus (HBOs Bobby Fischer Against the World) , the film intertwines archival footage and previously unseen home videos spanning eight decades with present-day scenes, painting an intimate portrait of one of Americas most fascinating families. In a series of candid conversations, Cooper and Vanderbilt tell the story of their past and present, losses and loves, showing how, in life, patterns repeat themselves in the most unexpected ways.
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Anderson Hays Cooper is an Emmy Award winning American journalist, author, and television personality. He currently works as the primary anchor of the CNN news show . The program is normally broadcast live from a New York City studio; however, Cooper often broadcasts live on location for breaking news stories. Cooper is the younger son of the writer Wyatt Emory Cooper and the artist, designer, writer, and heiress Gloria Vanderbilt, granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II of the prominent Vanderbilt Family of New York.
