The 50 Year Argument
Originally released in 2014. The 50 Year Argument is a documentary film. directed by Martin Scorsese.
Starring Michael Chabon, Norman Mailer, and Joan Didion
Synopsis
Follows the waves of literary, political, and cultural history as charted by the The New York Review of Books, America’s leading journal of ideas for over 50 years. Provocative, idiosyncratic and incendiary, the film weaves rarely seen archival material, contributor interviews, excerpts from writings by such icons as James Baldwin, Gore Vidal, and Joan Didion along with original verité footage filmed in the Review’s West Village offices.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sikelia Productions
- Magna Global Entertainment
- BBC Arena
- HBO Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 50 Year Argument about?
Follows the waves of literary, political, and cultural history as charted by the The New York Review of Books, America’s leading journal of ideas for over 50 years. Provocative, idiosyncratic and...
Who directed The 50 Year Argument?
The 50 Year Argument was directed by Martin Scorsese.
How long is The 50 Year Argument?
The 50 Year Argument has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The 50 Year Argument released?
The 50 Year Argument was released on June 7, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 50 Year Argument?
The main cast of The 50 Year Argument includes Michael Chabon, Norman Mailer, Joan Didion, Barbara Epstein, Elizabeth Hardwick.