Fun fact about the title 'Life Itself'
He used the words in his original, 1994 review of Steve James' (director of this film) Hoop Dreams.
Here's the quote:
"It gives us the impression of having touched life itself."
Interesting how he titled his memoir Life Itself before deciding to create the documentary that would be directed by the man who inspired the original words.
R.I.P. Roger Ebert. You are an inspiration
"That moonwalk back there was streets ahead buddy."