Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

The documentary *Turn Every Page* chronicles the fifty-year professional collaboration between renowned biographer Robert Caro and legendary editor Robert Gottlieb. This partnership centers on a shared, uncompromising commitment to the integrity of the written word, transcending the traditional, often misunderstood, editor-writer dynamic. Caro emphasizes the necessity of exhaustive primary research—exemplified by his discovery of handwritten notes detailing Lyndon Johnson’s early political power—while Gottlieb defines editing as a service-oriented craft focused on clarity and reader accessibility. Their dialogue reveals that successful collaboration relies on mutual respect, shared intuition, and a relentless focus on the work itself. Filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb highlights the challenges of documenting this intense, decades-long relationship, ultimately showcasing how two individuals dedicated to perfection have shaped significant works of non-fiction through rigorous, collaborative scrutiny and a shared, singular vision.