Stephen Bogart recently released his documentary Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes, which aims to inform the younger generation about his late father Humphrey Bogart. Stephen’s mom Lauren Bacall, was also a famous face of that era, as the film also highlights her Hollywood career.
Stephen admitted to being disappointed about how the younger generation is so ignorant and lacking in awareness. The 75-year-old says that his upcoming film will highlight the problem and help preserve the memories of industry pioneers like his parents.
Humphrey Bogart’s son shares backstory of his new documentary
Stephen got to work on his latest release after he visited the doctor, who did not miss the chance to show him off to other staff members. Stephen was disappointed when one of the medical assistants had no idea who his father was.
Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes was the result of Stephen’s realization that young people have no idea of the past, and they now seem to be catching on as they stream it on Prime Video and Netflix. He also addressed the unsupervised use of smartphones, noting that it distracts users from reality and reduces attention span.
Who were Stephen Bogart’s parents?
Stephen was born to Humphrey and Bacall in 1949, and he only got to experience his father for a bit of his childhood as the movie star died in 1957. His mother Bacall was only 19 with a whole career ahead of her when she met Humphrey. She was once named among the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute.
Stephen had a late start in show business as he broke into the entertainment industry in his late thirties. He started as a producer on NBC’s Sunday Today after working as an insurance agent and focusing on academics. So far, he has produced up to four films and authored multiple books about his celebrity family.