Finally released on DVD... in fact, a 2-DVD set with many never-before-seen bonus features! DVD #1: Starring humanity in a role of a lifetime, finally humankind's mood swings are captured on film... in this move that asks the question, "What was the question?" Trudy the bag lady narrates this travelogue of the 20th century, threading her way through the dozen characters that populate the play. Lily received the 1986 Tony Award for Best Actress for this performance. 120 minutes. DVD #2: Hilarious outtakes... bios and conversations with Lily & Jane... writer's and actor's notes... archival footage... and more! Over an hour.

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1991) is the filmed version of the one-woman stage show written by Jane Wagner and starring Lily Tomlin, which won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. Directed by John Bailey and edited by Sally Menke, the film stays true to the original stage performance, earning it the Golden Space Needle Award at the Seattle International Film Festival. For her efforts on film and stage, Tomlin received a Tony Award, and Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture in the American Comedy Awards, amongst other notable accolades.

Because of an intentional misspelling in the movie the film is also known as The Search for Signs of Inteligent Life in the Universe.

References

Category:1991 films

Category:English-language films

Category:Films based on plays

Category:Plays for one performer

Category:Monodrama

This text has been derived from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe on Wikipedia and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License 3.0