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Oliver Stone revealing 'Secret History of America'
Oliver Stone is making his most ambitious stab at American history yet.
The controversial director is creating a 10-part documentary series for Showtime titled "Secret History of America."
Narrated by Stone, the series promises to focus on events that "at the time went under-reported, but crucially shaped America's unique and complex history of the last 60 years," according to Showtime.
Subjects will include President Harry Truman¹s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, the origins of the Cold War with the Soviet Union, to "the fierce struggle between war and peace in America¹s national security complex."
The project includes "newly discovered facts and accounts" from the Kennedy administration, the Vietnam War and the great changes in America¹s role in the world since the fall of Communism in the 1980s.
³Through this epic 10-hour series, which I feel is the deepest contribution I could ever make in film to my children and the next generation, I can only hope a change in our thinking will result," Stone said in a statement.
The director of other historical dramas like "JFK," "Nixon" and "Platoon" is currently working on "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps" and couldn't be reached for further comment. The sure-to-be-discussed project will premiere on the network in 2010.
"We are very happy that Oliver Stone has chosen Showtime as the home for his provocative series about key unknown moments of American history,² Showtime programming president Robert Greenblatt said. ³Not only has his name become synonymous with visionary filmmaker, but Oliver is also a fascinating storyteller always striving to shed new light on the human experience. His continuing curiosity about real events of the 20th century has now led him to a documentary series unlike any other, which is why it's perfect for our premium audience."
http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/08/oliver-stone-presenting-secret-history-of- america-.html
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The controversial director is creating a 10-part documentary series for Showtime titled "Secret History of America."
Narrated by Stone, the series promises to focus on events that "at the time went under-reported, but crucially shaped America's unique and complex history of the last 60 years," according to Showtime.
Subjects will include President Harry Truman¹s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, the origins of the Cold War with the Soviet Union, to "the fierce struggle between war and peace in America¹s national security complex."
The project includes "newly discovered facts and accounts" from the Kennedy administration, the Vietnam War and the great changes in America¹s role in the world since the fall of Communism in the 1980s.
³Through this epic 10-hour series, which I feel is the deepest contribution I could ever make in film to my children and the next generation, I can only hope a change in our thinking will result," Stone said in a statement.
The director of other historical dramas like "JFK," "Nixon" and "Platoon" is currently working on "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps" and couldn't be reached for further comment. The sure-to-be-discussed project will premiere on the network in 2010.
"We are very happy that Oliver Stone has chosen Showtime as the home for his provocative series about key unknown moments of American history,² Showtime programming president Robert Greenblatt said. ³Not only has his name become synonymous with visionary filmmaker, but Oliver is also a fascinating storyteller always striving to shed new light on the human experience. His continuing curiosity about real events of the 20th century has now led him to a documentary series unlike any other, which is why it's perfect for our premium audience."
http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/08/oliver-stone-presenting-secret-history-of- america-.html
"If you can, tell me something happy."
- Marybones
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[/nq] Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.
- [/nq] Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.
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[nq:1]Oliver Stone is making his most ambitious stab at American history yet.[/nq]
Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.
Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.
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"Skipper"
[nq:2]Oliver Stone is making his most ambitious stab at American history yet.[/nq]
[nq:1]Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.[/nq]
I watched THE DOORS DVD the other day, and paid particular attention to the Director's Commentary in the light of what you've said about Stone in the past.
One big sce
[nq:2]Oliver Stone is making his most ambitious stab at American history yet.[/nq]
[nq:1]Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.[/nq]
I watched THE DOORS DVD the other day, and paid particular attention to the Director's Commentary in the light of what you've said about Stone in the past.
One big sce
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[nq:1]"Skipper"[/nq]
[nq:2]Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.[/nq]
[nq:1]I watched THE DOORS DVD the other day, and paid particular attention to the Director's Commentary in the light of ... of acid, just ask old Uncle Ollie here and I'm sure we'll be able to fix you up, no problemo.'[/nq]
He was interviewed
[nq:2]Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.[/nq]
[nq:1]I watched THE DOORS DVD the other day, and paid particular attention to the Director's Commentary in the light of ... of acid, just ask old Uncle Ollie here and I'm sure we'll be able to fix you up, no problemo.'[/nq]
He was interviewed
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[nq:1]"Skipper"[/nq]
[nq:2]Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.[/nq]
[nq:1]I watched THE DOORS DVD the other day, and paid particular attention to the Director's Commentary in the light of ... of acid, just ask old Uncle Ollie here and I'm sure we'll be able to fix you up, no problemo.'[/nq]
Wasn't the whole Do
[nq:2]Fortunately, I don't think he can down enough drugs to kill America, and his knife just ain't so sharp any more.[/nq]
[nq:1]I watched THE DOORS DVD the other day, and paid particular attention to the Director's Commentary in the light of ... of acid, just ask old Uncle Ollie here and I'm sure we'll be able to fix you up, no problemo.'[/nq]
Wasn't the whole Do
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[nq:1]Wasn't the whole Doors/drugs thing summarily and comprehensively debunked on this very forum some years ago?[/nq]
At least twice. In detail. It's totally discredited.
[nq:1]I'd love to see Stone go back to the JFK/Nixon days; they're two terrific films (and Nixon in particular is much underrated).[/nq]
I found his take on George W Bush really interesting too. And far from the exp
At least twice. In detail. It's totally discredited.
[nq:1]I'd love to see Stone go back to the JFK/Nixon days; they're two terrific films (and Nixon in particular is much underrated).[/nq]
I found his take on George W Bush really interesting too. And far from the exp
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