Constructed upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Taking part in the Half is a singular journey via the important thing landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood right into a demanding profession that positioned him within the public eye for the very best a part of his lifetime. Utilizing an abundance of images from McKellen's non-public albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a uncooked expertise shines via within the depth, selection and devotion to that second within the gentle.