Desc: Life Is a Banquet: Directed by Jonathan Gruber. With Rosalind Russell, Kathleen Turner, Tom Brokaw, James Galanos. Life is a Banquet is a documentary on the life and work of Academy Award and Tony Award-winning actress Rosalind Russell. From her early days in memorable films such as The Women, through career highlights like His Girl Friday and Auntie Mame, to her philanthropic work on behalf of arthritis research and other causes, Rosalind Russell's story is one that continues to amaze and inspire.