The 50 Year Argument(2014)
The 50 Year Argument 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.
The 50 Year Argument (2014) is a documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on June 7, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Michael Chabon, Norman Mailer, Joan Didion and Barbara Epstein. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Production:
- Sikelia Productions, Magna Global Entertainment, BBC Arena, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
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The 50 Year Argument (HBO Documentary Films)
Trailer
NYFF52: "The 50 Year Argument" Q&A | Martin Scorsese, David Tedeschi & More
Featurette
The 50 Year Argument Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Chabon
as Himself
Norman Mailer
as Himself
Joan Didion
as Herself
- Barbara Epstein
Barbara Epstein
as Herself
- Elizabeth Hardwick
Elizabeth Hardwick
as Herself
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Narration
Key crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese.
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The 50 Year Argument Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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The 50 Year Argument – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 50 Year Argument online?
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The 50 Year Argument (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Telia Play. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The 50 Year Argument?
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The main cast of The 50 Year Argument (2014) includes Michael Chabon, Norman Mailer, Joan Didion, Barbara Epstein and Elizabeth Hardwick. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The 50 Year Argument released?
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The 50 Year Argument was released on June 7, 2014 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The 50 Year Argument worth watching?
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The 50 Year Argument (2014) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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