Arena

Season 1, Episode 419

Episode Title: Oliver Stone

Air Date: 1992-02-07

Overview:

A portrait of the controversial American film director, Oliver Stone, whose work often arouses the fiercest passions in both supporters and critics. In a revealing interview, Stone looks back on his life and work, reminiscing about his difficult childhood, the effect of his parents' divorce and his decision to travel to Vietnam, first as a teacher and then as a soldier. Featuring clips from his movies and film of him at work on scenes in JFK - his latest film, about the assassination of President Kennedy.