Description
In this candid memoir, a celebrated filmmaker recounts his journey from humble beginnings to the heights of Hollywood, offering an intimate view of the people, studios, and creative battles that shaped American cinema. Alongside vivid stories of working with legendary stars and influential filmmakers, he reflects on his roles in documentary filmmaking and the organizations that helped define the motion-picture industry. At its heart, the book explores artistic independence, perseverance, ambition, and the struggle to preserve personal convictions within a demanding entertainment system. Warm, anecdotal, and deeply personal, it provides both a portrait of Hollywood’s golden age and a revealing account of the making of an enduring film legacy.
Available Editions
paperback
Da Capo Press
Published Jan 1, 1997
513 pages
ISBN: 9780306807718
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First Published
1971
Language
eng
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