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Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy

“Some stars prepare others for the spotlight”

20201h 16m

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Rauzar Alexander
Release date: 2020-06-19
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is a 2020 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Rauzar Alexander, starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain and Laura Linney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

What do Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Patti LuPone and Alex Sharp have in common? They are but a few of the extraordinary actors who have studied under Moni Yakim at Juilliard, United States' greatest performing arts school. This compelling portrait of the master teacher - the sole remaining founder of the school's legendary Drama Division - takes us inside the drama classes where Moni and his wife Mina pour their love and passion into preparing the next generation of actors for the spotlight.

Cast

Oscar Isaac

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Jessica Chastain

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Laura Linney

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Anthony Mackie

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Michael Urie

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Alex Sharp

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Kevin Kline

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Michael Stuhlbarg

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Themes & keywords

biographyteacherdocumentary filmmakingmoni yakim

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy in Canada?+

In Canada, Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy on Netflix?+

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy?+

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy?+

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Laura Linney, Anthony Mackie and Michael Urie.

When did Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy come out?+

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is a 2020 movie directed by Rauzar Alexander.

What genre is Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy?+

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is Documentary film.

Who directed Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy?+

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy was directed by Rauzar Alexander.