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THE 50 YEAR ARGUMENT

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The 50 Year Argument is a documentary film by Martin Scorsese and co-directed by David Tedeschi about the history and influence of the New York Review of Books, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2013. The documentary premiered in June 2014 at the Sheffield Doc/Fest and was soon screened in Oslo and Jerusalem before airing on the British Arena television series in July. It was also screened at the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival and is scheduled to be seen at the New York Film Festival, among others, in September. It is scheduled to air on HBO on September 29, 2014.

The film uses a combination of archival footage, quotes from the Review and contemporary interviews to give a view of the coverage of the journal over its half-century of publication, focusing on how its writers and editors have approached the larger issues of the day. Reviews of the film have been mostly warm.

BWW Interview: Bud Martin - DEALING WITH COVID-19 at Delaware Theatre Company Photo BWW Interview: Bud Martin - DEALING WITH COVID-19 at Delaware Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - April 14, 2020

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by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2023

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2023

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 22, 2021

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by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2023

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by Team BWW - November 20, 2023

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by Team BWW - November 13, 2023

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Broadway Buying Guide: October 23, 2023 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: October 23, 2023
by Team BWW - October 23, 2023

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