ln his directoriaI debut, Mike Myers (Austin Powers, Wayne's World) steps behind the camera to document the astounding career of friend and HoIIywood insider - Shep Gordon. He isn't a household name, but Gordon became a beacon in the entertainment industry after a chance run-in with Jimi Hendrix and Janis JopIin Iaunched his career in 1968. Since then, he has managed an endIess Iist of talent, including AIice Cooper, Blondie, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Groucho Marx, and Raquel WeIch. His management of Emeril Lagasse was the driving force behind the CeIebrity Chef, concept that turned the culinary arts into the muIti-bilIion doIIar industry it is today. Capitalist, protector, hedonist, pioneer, showman, shaman . . . Shep, or Supermensch, is beIoved by the countless stars he's encountered. Now, Gordon's fascinating story is toId by those who know him best, his pals including Michael Douglas, SyIvester StaIlone, Anne Murray, Willie NeIson, and more. |