Mike Nichols: American Masters

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Season 30

The late, great director (The Graduate, Angels in America) discusses his 50-year career.

Meet one of America’s late, great directors, Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Angels in America), who discusses his life and 50-year artistic career, from the comedy duo Nichols and May to his final film, Charlie Wilson’s War. The documentary includes new interviews with Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and more, plus insights and highlights from Nichols’ acclaimed films. Directed by Elaine May.

AIR DATE 1/29/16

About Mike Nichols: American Masters

Mike Nichols won an Academy Award for directing “The Graduate,” his second film, released in December 1967. Nichols learned about directing from Elia Kazan and Lee Strasberg. Dustin Hoffman, the young star of “The Graduate,” and Paul Simon, whose songs are included on the soundtrack, describe working on the film, which earned many Academy Award nominations as well as Nichols’ win.

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