American Cinema of the Late 1960's

The 1960's were tumultuous not only in our country's political and social history but in our cultural and entertainment history as well. Larry talks with entertainment journalist Mark Harris whose new book, Picture at a Revolution, takes an in-depth look at the films and filmmakers that transformed American cinema in the late 60's. In it Harris tracks the five Best Picture nominees at the 1968 Academy Awards: The Graduate; Bonnie and Clyde; In the Heat of the Night; Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? and Dr. Doolittle from concept to Oscar night.

The 1960's were tumultuous not only in our country's political and social history but in our cultural and entertainment history as well. Larry talks with entertainment journalist Mark Harris whose new book, Picture at a Revolution, takes an in-depth look at the films and filmmakers that transformed American cinema in the late 60's. In it Harris tracks the five Best Picture nominees at the 1968 Academy Awards: The Graduate; Bonnie and Clyde; In the Heat of the Night; Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? and Dr. Doolittle from concept to Oscar night.