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CENTERED: JOE LIEBERMAN - COVERAGE HIGHLIGHT
“Film Director to Newsmax: Lieberman Doc Shows Rare Political Openness”
Published: February 22, 2026 — Newsmax
“A new documentary, Centered: Joe Lieberman, premiering Sunday on Newsmax, revisits the life and legacy of the late Sen. Joe Lieberman, with director Jonathan Gruber saying the film highlights a style of leadership rooted in candor and bipartisanship.”
The Newsmax feature highlights the unique perspective of your film — focusing on Senator Joe Lieberman’s bipartisan leadership, honesty, and reflective political spirit. The piece centers on filmmaker Jonathan Gruber’s conversation with Newsmax’s Sunday Agenda, emphasizing how Lieberman’s openness about controversy and willingness to cross party lines shaped the documentary’s narrative.
Key takeaways from the article:
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A fuller portrait of Lieberman — the documentary explores facets of his career that defy simple partisanship labels.
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Lieberman’s openness about difficult topics was a hallmark of his political style — something Gruber underscores as rare in today’s climate.
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Testimonials from longtime colleagues (such as Clarine Nardi Riddle) underscore his commitment to principle and cooperation.
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The film includes interviews with family, friends, and political leaders from both sides of the aisle.
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'CENTERED: JOE LIEBERMAN' DOCUMENTARY TO PLAY IN REGAL THEATERS
By Jazz Tangcay
February 21, 2025
Regal Cinemas will honor the late Senator Joe Lieberman with a two-night screening of Centered: Joe Lieberman on March 18 & 19 in over 60 theaters nationwide. Directed by Jonathan Gruber, the documentary explores Lieberman’s 40-year political career, historic 2000 vice presidential run, and commitment to bipartisanship. Presented by Hidden Light Institute and Black Eye Productions, select theaters will extend the film’s run beyond the initial screenings.
A NEW FILM ABOUT JOE LIEBERMAN
The Mandy Connell Podcast
January 31, 2025
One has to think that Joe Lieberman just wouldn't get elected in today's environment. A true pragmatist and problem solver, the Jewish Senator left quite the legacy and it's the focus of a new film by Rob Schwartz called Centered: Joe Lieberman.
Inside Politics with Dana Bash
November 14, 2024
"I'm here because country matters more than party," those words became a key part of the legacy of the late Senator Joe Lieberman.
Now, as our nation is increasingly divided, his son, Matt Lieberman, is making sure that legacy of bipartisanship lives on. The new documentary "Centered: Joe Lieberman" will be in Regal Cinemas nationwide in December.
Film Review: "Centered: Joe Lieberman"
November 6, 2024
by Dina Gold
The documentary Centered: Joe Lieberman, directed by Jonathan Gruber, captures the life and legacy of former Senator Joe Lieberman, known for his principled, bipartisan approach. Through exclusive footage and interviews with family and colleagues, the film highlights his achievements, including his historic vice-presidential candidacy, environmental advocacy, and work on the 9/11 Commission. Emphasizing Lieberman’s belief in respectful political discourse, the documentary premieres at the Edlavitch DCJCC from November 17-21.
September 25, 2024
by Gaby Deutch
Premiering at the D.C. JCC in November, Centered: Joe Lieberman highlights Lieberman’s independent stances, his Jewish faith, and his legacy of bridging political divides. Despite his passing before the film's completion, Lieberman's life lessons on democracy, bipartisanship, and civil discourse remain central themes.
September 4, 2024
Rick Carroll
Hadassah Lieberman, the widow of Senator Joe Lieberman, speaks Aug. 28 in Aspen about her late husband and is joined by Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Clarine Nardi Riddle, who was the first woman attorney general of Connecticut, and Jonathan Gruber, the director of the documentary “Centered: Joe Lieberman” at an advance screening.