Plot Synopsis

Directed by Alex Gibney, this two-night, four-hour presentation marks the 100th year since the birth of Frank Sinatra. With the participation of the Frank Sinatra Estate, family members and archivists, SINATRA: ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL is an intimate portrait of the singer, actor, father, husband and philanthropist, examining the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra's life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra's famous 1971 Retirement Concert in Los Angeles. The film's narrative is shaped by Sinatra's song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer's personal guide through his own life. Focusing on Sinatra's first 60 years -- beginning with his birth in Hoboken, New Jersey and meteoric rise in his 20s -- and drawing on comments from friends and family, as well as never-before-seen footage from home movies and concert performances, this unprecedented tribute to the beloved showman follows Sinatra's growth from roadhouse performer to global singing sensation. HBO premiered Part 1 of this series on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 8pm ET/PT, with the two-parter ending the next day on Monday, April 6 at 8pm ET/PT.