Discover the life story of Sir Ian McKellen, as told by the man himself in this feature length documentary. The legend shares his personal stories and thoughts--from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime--as well as a wealth of never-before-seen material. Private photo albums, diaries written when he was 12 and behind-the-scenes footage from theatre productions and movies complete an intimate and intriguing journey of one of this generation's most beloved stage and screen actors.