Movies, Politics and History with Oliver Stone - Conversations with History

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes filmmaker Oliver Stone for a discussion of his career as director, screenwriter, and producer. Stone describes formative experiences, talks about different aspects of the filmmaking process including working with actors, writing screenplays, and postproduction. He focuses on the themes that have drawn him, and emphasizes the distinction between a historian and dramatist who works with historical materials. He concludes with a discussion of recent works including Alexander and the 10-part documentary on The Untold History of the United States. Recorded on 04/22/2016. [6/2016] [Show ID: 30881]

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[LiberaLib]

oliver stone is a dazzling commentator and interviewee. really will I think be remembered as one of America's great thinkers.

[carlwhiston]

I listen to a lot of commentary on subjects that interest me and I find myself being perplexed by the ignorance and institutionalised jingoism playout by mainstream media and is so fully absorbed as fact by the public.
People like Oliver Stone is a true man of intellect and passion, I thank the gods that such men still exist.
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[joylove]

Oliver Stone is a very sincere, humble and rational man, we need more " Oliver Stone", bless him.

[Nacnud]

Oliver Stone’s been on my radar for decades for his movies. It’s so good to find out more about him and his life. A great man.

[pavement]

I could listen to Oliver Stone all day

[marcocroninconte]

Good interviewer and good questions. Oliver Stone is a great American filmmaker and is on the right side of history.

[glouismusic]

Not only is Oliver an amazing talent and artist but to engage the world at this level while successfully sustaining attacks to his credibility just brilliant.

[lenurban]

Very few people seem as fascinating as Oliver Stone. So much unique life experience and perspective in him.

[Ruouiji]

I saw Oliver Stone's "Untold History of the United States" about 20 times!! It is deserving of the highest praise and honors for excellence and truth about a government that is the exact opposite of those!

[yurik]

An American treasure, absolutely awesome. A great human being.

[pamelahays]

Thank you, Mr. Stone, for being a seeker of truth & recording our shared U.S. history, so hopefully, we learn from our mistakes from the past. Your meticulous research, on your films is very much appreciated. And, yes, art does inspire, Sir.

[rd]

thanks to everyone who helped make this amazing interview !

[harrykersey]

Oliver Stone is a national Treasure ! Eyes open Wide . I would love to talk to him . Great mind .

[catherinemurray]

What greatness, he possesses, so many virtues

[ttrons]

I still remember Salvador. Great movie. Oliver Stone has always been on the right side of issues.

[helenkisseleva]

such a pleasure to listen to smart people, need to watch the films.

[sthitapragnyadeshpande]

It is always a pleasure and relief to listen to Oliver Stone recount his experiences with such honesty.
Btw, in the book he is referring to in 11:21 (about Vietnam) is "when heaven and earth changed places" by Le Ly Hayslip.

[tombombadil]

Here is an American. While I am an ex-navy who was betrayed by his commander in chief (USS Liberty), this man is optimistic, he still believes in the people. Question is, with as many intelligent people there are just walking around out there, how did we wind up with a choice between hillery and trump?
"Choosing between two evils is still choosing evil". ~Jerry Garcia

[davidharness]

What a truly inspirational human being, gifted, wise and couragous, the best of Americans.

[timothystarks]

I can listen to OLIVER STONE all day...a wealth of knowledge...this is what our children is not getting, knowledge...thank you Mr. Stone...Platoon-greatest war movie yet...i watch it atleast twice a year...