Robert Redford Interview: Behind the Scenes of All the President's Men
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Robert Redford discusses how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein being polar opposites having to work together is what initially interested him about the Watergate scandal and how that led him to Ben Bradlee. Redford discusses making All The President’s Men, its documentary-like quality, and how it was a chance to do a film about journalism, and not Richard Nixon. He explores the tension that exists between the press, the entertainment industry, and politics, and the value of knowing “what’s the story.”
Robert Redford is an actor and director who was born in Santa Monica, California on August 18, 1936. Redford was a gifted athlete that received a baseball scholarship to the University of Colorado, but quickly left school. He went to Europe to fulfill his ambition to be a painter and spent 13 months painting and studying in Paris. He returned to the U.S. and enrolled as an art student in New York. After time at the Pratt Institute of Art, he was taught acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. By the end of 1960 he was on Broadway in a series of plays including Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. He has starred in classic films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Candidate (1972), The Way We Were (1973), The Sting (1973), All the President’s Men (1976), and The Natural (1984). He has found success in producing and directing, winning an Oscar for Ordinary People (1980) and receiving both directing and best picture nods for Quiz Show (1994). In 1978 Redford also helped start the Sundance Film Festival, which has grown into one of the movie industry's most prestigious events. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his contributions to the medium in 2001 with an honorary award for serving as an "inspiration to independent and innovative filmmakers everywhere." In 2016, Redford was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
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Robert Redford, Actor, Director
Interviewed By: John Maggio
Interview Date: February 17, 2017
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:07 The press, the entertainment industry, and politics
00:24 Watergate and the story behind the story
02:17 Ben Bradlee’s job was a balancing act
04:18 Getting Jason Robards to play Ben Bradlee
05:43 The similarities between Jason Robards and Ben Bradlee
07:26 The story is what counts
08:37 Politics and the press
09:11 Pyrrhic victories and politics
11:53 Keeping the president out of All the President’s Men
12:33 Winning was important to President Nixon
13:11 A cynicism about journalism
14:32 When journalism was about the truth
16:08 Promoting The Candidate
19:13 The legacy of Watergate
19:39 The spotlight on Washington
20:16 Respect for Ben and his quest for the truth
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There are very good reasons why Bob Redford has been and still is very popular and it is not just his good looks. He is extremely well read, objective, humble and curious which makes him a very interesting and intelligent person to listen to. His acting stands alone, he is one of the best of all time. People want to see him and hear him because he is compelling and not "full of himself". I wish someone would ask him about 3 days of the Condor, which is one of his best movies with Faye Dunaway co-starring and John Houseman in the cast, but the interviewers never ask. He is a unique "national treasure"!
@knownpleasures
4 ай бұрын
This interview is about all the presidents men
@ChipShot1927
4 ай бұрын
Really?
It's wonderful to see that he is healthy, sharp, and as smart as always. Love you, Bob, like millions of others.
In this interview Robert Redford is 87 and I think he's in remarkable shape. Listen to his voice! He's not trembling, he's steady, his mind is clear! Wow!
@Geniusignotus
Жыл бұрын
If you think that's impressive, then check out Dick Van Dyke
@flannerymonaghan-morris4825
Жыл бұрын
Wait he’s 87 here???? He doesn’t look 87, he looks more like 67!
@Ngoop
Жыл бұрын
The interview is from early 2017 so I believe he was 80 here but yes sharp and magnetic as always.
@GoodmanMIke59
2 күн бұрын
But the man probably still supports Biden, a shell of a man. Please don't misunderstand me. I will hold my nose and vote trump, but Robert Redford is an ideologue.
@dqskymagne2762
5 сағат бұрын
@@Ngoop Since the topic here is investigative reporting, I appreciate that you did your homework.
Jason Robards hit it out of the park playing Bradlee !
Robert Redford is one of my favorite actors of all time and his smile remains the best smile I've ever seen. ❤❤❤
How can this only have 107 likes? Reassuring to have his voice, intellect and calm presence in the world.
@zawaprz
6 ай бұрын
liberal
It's clear watching this that Redford still has much to offer the world. He's an Oscar winning director. He needs to make another movie or three.
My God, I LOVE THIS MAN!
Ah ...love love love this man..! the smart, the voice , the eternal look...more than awesome Robert Redford !!🕊💛
Determination and guts, Robert Redford always seems to research his characters for the best ability to put his feet forward, excellence.
He still looks healthy and young at 87 wow!
This man is nearing a hundred years old and he is looking great and is a real example of aging gracefully .
@zawaprz
6 ай бұрын
plastic surgery
J'adore "L'homme qui murmurait à l'oreille des chevaux". J'ai pu découvrir Buck Brannaman via internet. Un magnifique film. La beauté de la nature, du Montana. Bravo Redford et Brannaman pour "le cheval et l'homme." Deux belles personnes.
Brilliant interview - he's allowed to speak at length, a guy who thinks deep and has so much valuable to so say
I am glad he made this film.
Robert Redford simplesmente magnífico.🫠🫶🙌👍
Looking great. Love his work.
Jason Robards was one hell of an actor.
Watching it right now
Ah still so good looking - that rugged look - even as you got older -why have plastic surgery? 😢 A stunning actor - watched most of his movies. I watched :Out of Africa' 3 times!! AND could still look at clips. He and Meryl Streep were absolutely stunning together.
This is why I like 60 minutes. The show presents solid, investigated stories. No doubt, crimes like "Watergate breakin" could never be swept under the rug with professional investigative journalist employed by 60 minutes exhausting all resources to expose the real story.
15:22 should have a "the internet streaming media" title mark. I came for that quote quote.
To quest for truth, dig deep through the Research, as We the People should demand balanced Politics.
Even at his age, he looks fantastic.
Jason was wise choice Bob ...visionary 😊
Rest in peace James nesbitt
13:04 Sorry, I’m late joining the conversation. Who was Redford talking about there?……..
Always enjoyed watching Robert Redford....not Bob Redford because I don't know him 😁 He has made some classic films he comes across very humble he's a good environmentalist he's done a lot for independent films and he is very private.
The intermittent editing breaking his responses make it extremely uncomfortable to watch. Pity, I really wanted to see it.
@Brianbrianbrian71
9 ай бұрын
Agreed. It's the opposite of organic storytelling
i heard there making a bio pick with simon baker as robert redforf
Its Joe Turner !!
Did he attend his 2024 Sundance Festival. His vision for the festival exceeded his dreams, a dream that began over 40 years past. By example, he’s shown all people what, possible, means. It’s a no-brainer that, possible, is his favorite word. He’s gifted a life long example back, to all. No person excluded. All people now have an equal chance, to fulfill their dreams, with anything to do with the arts of filmmaking. Never at anyone’s privilege, never for the gain of himself or his family….. not even past a past relationship. With him at the helm, No Relationship to him is ever was given a chance over anyone else more deserving. He is as humble, unchanged. I hope the new curators of films shown will not go Against His Dream. As…….If any film gets shown by a relation of his, it has Not gotten any approval from him. It would be due to someone new, going against Robert’s beliefs.Period. Robert Redford’s dreams and rules for the Sundance Film Festival, state clearly………He has continually stated, must go through the same process. Anyone saying otherwise, is shooting hot air in your face. Wherever he is, may the sun shine upon his back forever. Hopefully, he too, is enjoying this years Sundance Festival as all people, now worldwide, who wish to partake. Thanks RR 😊😊
The press and truth? Truth to power? (Sotto voce) C'mon man..."
From The Chase in 1966 to ATPM in 1976 where Redford was on fire as an actor and in the roles he chose... aside from The Hot Rock. Find another actor who did better !
How old is he?
@joshdavies5839
2 ай бұрын
87
@joshdavies5839
2 ай бұрын
87