A Ninety-Nine-Year-Old Lawyer’s Final Case | “Frank” | The New Yorker Documentary

[@davidherbert6184]

Hi all, this is David Gauvey Herbert, the director of FRANK. In the film, we follow 99-year-old attorney Frank Lucianna as he tries his final criminal case. I wanted to explore how a career becomes a calling, what it's like to work more than 100 murder trials, and how Frank made sense of it all. I'd love to answer any questions you have about the film! Thanks for watching.

[@234432234432]

Short and sweet, really captured what the guy seemed like in such a short format. Really enjoyed it!

[@esoto1]

Hi David, great job on the film-I really enjoyed it! I’m a filmmaker and law student, so I found it especially impactful. And that ending! A few questions: How did you choose this topic? Did you know Frank personally, and was he eager to share his story, or did it take some convincing? I’m also curious about your process-did you start with an outline or a specific ending in mind? How long were the production and post-production stages? Again, fantastic work-a fitting tribute to an inspiring individual.

[@PerryLevy]

Beautiful film, very touching. I love the color and shot selection. What was the backstory to making the film?

[@Hab9127]

I ve just tuned in, DGHerbert, but had to pause to think about your opening post . “Vidmarker 12:40 “ has just thrown me. . . . will complete viewing…. You have touched on a gem w/Mr. Frank P. Lucianna.

[@davidherbert6184]

@@Hab9127 Thank you!

[@lynn0007]

Thank you so much for this touching documentary. I feel like I knew Frank Lucianna, maybe because my grandmother had a similar type of tenacity and endurance. She passed at the age of 94.

[@MasonChar]

Incredible. One of the best docs i've watched in a while.

[@davidbucci973]

Beautiful. Beautiful people, beautifully shot. Bravo, well done.

[@ErikaEHE]

I love this ❤ omg! There is still hope for me 💖💯🤠

[@jasonoliveira2149]

Beautifully done. Beautiful family!

[@joehiggs100]

Wonderful, marvellous, delightful, well done, many thanks.

[@jhsounds]

99 years, and ennui ain't one.

[@denton1972]

What a nice documentary of a life well lived and a profession well professed!

[@riverbilly64]

This is excellent.

[@pierheadjump]

⚓️ Thanks Frank 🌈

[@bugsbunnywearingasmoking801]

Nice!

[@johnreyes7897]

Mahalo! A life well lived and timely with the Thanksgiving holiday.

[@SaverdunEsthétiiue]

Nice. Real nice.

[@BrightFame09]

A poignant story, well told. RIP, Frank 🙏

[@ianw4262]

Rest in peace, Frank.

[@SheeshDumaaaaa]

Aw. When did he pass?

[@myriamnickner-hudon4166]

Lovely esthetic,

[@lindamon5101]

Adorable❤

[@piscesmoon3512]

❤

[@justinkauffman731]

Pretty cool 👍 Law is his chess board and he can't quit playing.