Miami, FL – March 3, 2017 – The stars aligned on Friday night for the premiere of Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer at Olympia Theater in celebration of the Miami International Film Festival. Norman Oppenheimer is a small time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years later, when the politician becomes an influential world leader, Norman’s life dramatically changes for better and worse. Star of the film Richard Gere and director Joseph Cedar went more in-depth about the film with Jaie Laplante before the premiere.

Joseph Cedar, Richard Gere, & Jaie Laplante

Joseph Cedar, Richard Gere, & Jaie Laplante

Joseph Cedar, Richard Gere, & Jaie Laplante

Richard Gere, Joseph Cedar, & Jaie Laplante

Richard Gere & Joseph Cedar

Richard Gere

Joseph Cedar & Richard Gere

Jaie Laplante